Environmental Services Technician II

Advocate Health

2d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician II performs floor and carpet care, waste handling, cleaning, and related housekeeping services in a hospital environment. The role uses mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment, follows departmental processes and safety guidelines, and maintains equipment and work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. Duties also include collecting soiled linen, replacing and transporting sharps containers, arranging or relocating furniture and equipment, and completing terminal cleans as needed. The technician is cross-trained to complete discharge-room and operating-room cleaning to support hospital needs during peak periods or staffing shortages, and performs Housekeeping Aide duties as needed. The role requires courteous interaction with patients, families, hospital personnel, and other contacts; appropriate handling of confidential information; and participation in required training, meetings, and professional development. This is a part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week. Work Week 1 is Sunday and Thursday; Work Week 2 is Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The listed pay range is $19.80–$29.70 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to operate small electrical equipment such as vacuum cleaners.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in English for essential job activities, including reading and understanding chemical labels and safety materials.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb, and lift throughout the workday.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for heavier lifts, use lifting equipment or lift with at least one other associate when available.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience; prior housekeeping experience preferred.
Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess floor and carpet conditions and determine appropriate cleaning methods according to department processes.
Maintain hard-surface floors and carpets using appropriate equipment and supplies.
Complete assigned work on time and to a satisfactory standard; seek additional tasks when time permits.
Use and maintain cleaning equipment, keeping it clean and in good repair; keep the work area orderly, clean, and safe.
Replace and transport sharps containers to the waste staging area and collect soiled linen.
Remove and dispose of rubbish from assigned areas according to safety guidelines.
Separate regular and recyclable trash according to procedure.
Operate waste compactors safely and efficiently; clean and sanitize waste-disposal containers.
Provide courteous, patient, and tactful service to patients, families, hospital personnel, and other contacts; present the department positively and protect confidential information.
Use AIDET with internal and external customers and demonstrate a positive, supportive attitude in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when working with fellow associates.
Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops, and community affairs, and relocate furniture or equipment as requested.
Complete terminal cleans as needed, discharge-room cleaning according to hospital process, and operating-room cleaning according to hospital processes.
Perform Housekeeping Aide duties as needed and support hospital needs during peak periods or staffing needs.
Attend mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services, complete required annual CBTs, follow department goals and objectives, and pursue learning in identified growth areas.
Maintain attendance and punctuality, submit advance written requests for special days off, and request PTO according to departmental guidelines.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Competitive compensation and premium pay such as shift or on-call pay, based on position and eligibility.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
Career development programs.