Environmental Services Technician (PRN)

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital•Springfield, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Services Technician (PRN) We look forward to finding new team members with the commitment and talent to help us provide excellent care for our patients as the best quality, value and choice in the region. At Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, our mission is to Elevate the Standard of Health Care in Our Community , and our core values guide the way we fulfill our mission. In service to each patient, we value quality, compassion, and care you can trust. The Environmental Services - Technician is accountable and responsible for all the housekeeping services throughout the hospital. The Environmental Services - Technician reports to the Environmental Services - Supervisor and the Safety Officer and Facilities Director.

Requirements

Experience preferred in environmental services.
Good organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and customer relation skills and good reading and writing skills.
Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting, light lifting, pulling, or pushing of carts and equipment, etc.
Must be able to bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
Empty wastebaskets, transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
Sweep, scrub, wash, and/or polish floors using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubber.
Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
Polish silver accessories and metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.
Remove debris from driveways, garages, and receiving areas.
Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items.
Sort clean linens and store them in linen closets.
Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork waxing and polishing as necessary.
Request repair services as needed.
Disinfect equipment and supplies using the appropriate products and ensure dwell time is maintained.
Hang draperies/cubicle curtains and dust window blinds.
Move and arrange furniture.
Observe precautions required to protect patient’s property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
Wash dishes and clean kitchens, cooking utensils, and silverware.
Follow infection control guidelines and wear appropriate PPE.
Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies using wheeled carts.
Follow cleaning schedule form for designated areas.
Performs other duties as assigned.