Environmental Services Technician (+ Shift Differentials)

Straith Hospital•Southfield, MI

5d•$0 - $19

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician cleans and disinfects operating rooms, clinical rooms, patient care areas, and other hospital and facility spaces. The role maintains floors and surfaces using cleaning equipment and agents, performs routine and terminal cleaning, and transports waste and linen to appropriate disposal areas. It also assists Facilities Management with grounds upkeep and minor handyman work. The technician works with normal supervision, attends training, may assist with training coworkers, and follows company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable local safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of cleaning agents, equipment, and methods of soil removal.
Knowledge of and proficiency in OSHA and local requirements related to assigned work.
Ability to present oneself professionally and understand the importance of honesty and ethics.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with coworkers and other departments.
Ability to maintain professional relationships with coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.
Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees.
Ability to use relevant electronic devices.

Nice To Haves

Two years of housekeeping and floor technician experience preferred.
Experience in all phases of floor and carpet care required.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect operating rooms and clinical rooms.
Maintain carpeted and tiled floors using heavy equipment to clean, strip, and wax them on a rotating basis.
Clean, buff, and wash hard surfaces, including furniture, walls, chairs, and tables.
Perform routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, cafeterias, patios, and outside areas.
Sweep, mop, scrub, and polish floors, and vacuum hallways, stairs, and office spaces.
Perform terminal and detailed cleaning of patient care areas according to checklists or instructions.
Empty, handle, and transport trash, linen, garbage containers, and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal areas.
Assist Facilities Management with grounds maintenance and upkeep, including snow removal, garbage pickup, and slight handyman work.
Work independently with normal supervision.
Attend training programs and assist in training other employees.
Comply with company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
Report accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.
Perform work according to OSHA and related local safety requirements.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.