Environmental Services Technician (Part-time)

Geisinger • Pittston, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs healthcare environmental services duties to maintain assigned locations and enhance the healthcare environment. Follows specialized healthcare cleaning and waste-handling techniques, professional service standards, and applicable organization policies and procedures. The role focuses on cleaning and disinfecting patient and non-patient areas to help prevent communicable diseases and support a positive patient, family, and customer experience. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. This part-time position is scheduled for 20 hours per week, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with a weekend rotation. Environmental Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Preferred: At least one year of related work experience.
• Skills in communication, disease management, healthcare regulatory environment, infection control, spill management, and teamwork.
• Must follow applicable organization policies, procedures, and job-specific obligations.

Nice To Haves

• Nationally recognized CHEST (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician) certification is available through the employer's education and professional development offerings.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient-facing and non-patient-facing areas, departments, and spaces, including public areas, offices, administrative areas, patient rooms, restrooms, and hallways.
• Handle waste streams, including municipal and recyclable waste.
• Wear standard personal protective equipment as required.
• Use hospital-approved products according to procedures for cleaning and disinfection.
• Place signage to indicate cleaning is in progress and floors are wet, reducing fall risks.
• Report facility repairs according to established policies or procedures.
• Use mobile technology to support bed management procedures and other daily environmental services functions.
• Perform detailed cleaning, including high dusting and cleaning walls, ceilings, tracks, vents, and lights.
• Collect soiled linen and transport it to the hospital staging area for vendor pickup, as applicable.
• Complete mandatory education on proper Medication Room protocol if entering Medication Rooms, where applicable.
• Optimize customer interactions to support the patient, family, and customer experience.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $1,250 for eligible candidates.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
• Education and professional development opportunities, including CHEST certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED