Environmental Services Technician II

Akron Children's Hospital•Akron, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician II performs preventative cleaning to keep the facility orderly, sanitary, and attractive. The role safely collects and transports infectious, solid, and recyclable waste from holding areas to the incinerator, compactor, or storage areas, and supports the mission and vision of Akron Children’s Hospital. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week onsite position with a variable schedule of 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. A $1,000 taxable sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Experience in hard-surface floor care and carpet cleaning is required.
Mechanical aptitude to detect equipment malfunctions and protect the safety of self and others is required.
Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Clean floors daily in corridors and other assigned areas.
Apply and/or remove floor finish on hard surfaces and operate side-by-side floor scrubbers and other floor-care equipment.
Follow department policies and procedures and use appropriate cleaning techniques, solutions, equipment, tools, and chemicals.
Safely transport hazardous, solid, and recyclable waste from its point of origin to approved holding areas.
Extract carpets and perform project cleaning of walls, lights, windows, and other areas.
Maintain efficient work pace and high quality-assurance scores.
Follow hospital and department standards for patient and guest relations and promote a positive image of Akron Children’s Hospital.
Perform terminal and cycle cleaning of walls, lights, and ceilings, including use of UV light technology and the 10-step cleaning process.
Relocate beds, boxes, and other equipment; clean stretchers, refrigerator and microwave exteriors, shelves, cupboards, and general equipment.
Maintain equipment, work areas, tools, and storage areas in clean, orderly, and good operating condition.
Respond to emergency requests and report potential safety issues or facility improvement needs to management or the Engineering Department.
Respect hospital and company property.
Provide coverage for other Support Services areas as needed to support operational efficiency.