Environmental Services Technician I

Akron Children's Hospital•Akron, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician I performs daily cleaning of patient rooms, support service areas, and other assigned ancillary areas, including room restocking and discharge cleaning. The technician uses appropriate cleaning methods, chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment in accordance with hospital and department procedures. Duties include preventative cleaning of occupied patient areas and terminal cleaning of patient areas, including walls, lights, and ceilings using UV light technology. The role also supports patient and guest relations by maintaining hospital standards and promoting a positive image of Akron Children’s Hospital. The technician is expected to maintain high quality assurance scores, work at a steady pace, follow instructions accurately, and assist other Support Services areas as needed.

Requirements

Proficiency in operating and maintaining environmental services cleaning equipment and tools.
Knowledge of appropriate cleaning solutions, chemicals, and supplies, including their proper use and safety protocols.
Familiarity with cleaning techniques for various surfaces and areas to remove dirt, stains, and pathogens effectively.
Ability to perform specialized cleaning, including terminal cleaning of walls, lights, and ceilings and use of UV light technology.
Understanding of infection control practices and procedures.
Strong attention to detail and adherence to quality assurance standards.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and efficiently.
Annual respiratory mask fitting and recertification training is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Two years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean patient rooms and assigned ancillary areas daily using accepted practices and procedures.
Supply patient rooms with paper products.
Clean support service areas as assigned.
Use appropriate cleaning techniques, solutions, chemicals, supplies, equipment, and tools for each task.
Provide preventative cleaning for occupied patient areas according to the Ten Step Interactive Cleaning and High-Profile Cleaning Procedures.
Perform discharge cleaning of patient areas according to the Interactive Discharge Procedure and other discharge procedures.
Perform terminal cleaning of walls, lights, and ceilings, including using UV light technology.
Follow hospital and department standards for patient and guest relations and promote a positive image of Akron Children’s Hospital.
Maintain high standards, work at a steady pace, and achieve high QA scores.
Provide coverage for other Support Services areas as needed to support operational efficiency.
Follow written and verbal instructions accurately and complete other duties as assigned.