Environmental Services Technician - Advocate/ Atrium Health University City (Full Time) 1st Shift
About The Position
The Environmental Services Technician performs complete cleaning of assigned areas at Atrium Health University City. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing furniture, equipment, mirrors, fixtures, windows, walls, ceilings, vents, and light fixtures; maintaining floors and carpets; restocking restrooms; replacing light bulbs; and reporting repairs. Most work is indoors, though the technician may assist with outdoor cleaning, including parking lots, windows, and roofs. Cleaning activities may require ladder use and involve substantial contact with cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, floor strippers, and finishes. The role also involves collecting and transporting soiled linen; emptying trash and cigarette receptacles; changing sharps containers; transporting solid and hazardous waste to compactors; and recycling materials. The technician keeps equipment clean and orderly and reports equipment failures or mechanical issues to maintenance staff. They maintain a safe working environment and quality service by following procedures, regulations, infection-control guidelines, and departmental standards. Required in-service education and safety training must be attended, and work must be completed according to schedules and deadlines.
Requirements
- Can prioritize assignments and complete work in a timely manner.
- Can operate equipment.
- Can establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
- Must undergo a physical ability test as a condition of employment.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including continuous walking, bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, and climbing ladders.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- One year of experience.
Responsibilities
- Clean assigned areas, including dusting and sanitizing furniture, equipment, mirrors, and fixtures.
- Wash windows, walls, ceilings, vents, and light fixtures.
- Sweep, scrub, and refinish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets.
- Restock restrooms, replace light bulbs, and report repairs.
- Assist with outdoor cleaning, including parking lots, windows, and roofs, as needed.
- Collect and transport soiled linen; empty trash containers and cigarette receptacles.
- Change sharps containers and transport solid and hazardous waste to compactors.
- Recycle materials.
- Keep equipment clean and orderly and report equipment failures or mechanical issues to maintenance staff.
- Follow safety procedures, regulations, infection-control guidelines, and departmental quality standards.
- Attend required in-service education and training, including safety updates.
- Meet work schedules and deadlines.
Benefits
- Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program, up to $5,250 per year.
- Online high school diploma and ESL classes with no out-of-pocket expenses.
- Up to $1,350 in wellness incentives through the LiveWELL program.
- Six weeks of paid maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
- Health insurance with a copay or HSA-eligible plan option.
- Employer-paid retirement contributions up to 7%.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
