Environmental Services Technician
About The Position
Performs duties involved with cleaning patient and non-patient areas by utilizing appropriate cleaning aids. Pays close attention to cleaning detail. Cleans, polishes furniture/fixtures in assigned areas and arranges furniture and/or equipment as directed. Cleans floors with vacuums, dust mops, and/or wet mops. Collects and removes trash and recyclable items and deposits to designated area. May be required to dispose of biochemical waste in accordance with policy and procedures. Operates light power equipment and performs preventive maintenance on equipment; e.g., ensures vacuum cleaner bags are emptied regularly. Maintains adequate stock of supplies in bathrooms and storage areas. Tells supervisor when time to restock and re-order supplies. Greets and acknowledges patients, families, and coworkers to ensure a positive environment. Performs work in a safe manner by practicing all infection control procedures, being aware of safety hazards and acting on hazards accordingly. Follows prescribed cleaning techniques and uses cleaning solutions appropriately. Maintains security and confidentiality of areas by locking/unlocking doors and performing related functions. Assigned to clean and disinfect surgical, procedural, and specialized areas such as Sterile Processing. Cleans and maintains various floors surfaces. This includes carpet, wood, marble, vinyl, vct, stone, tile, slate etc. Performs floor care using equipment such as ride-on, walk-behind, and manual operated machines for scrubbing, buffing, and polishing of floors. Apply wax and other floor care products under the guidance of EVS Leadership. Responsible for transporting waste to central waste depository and packaging biohazardous and biochemical waste to OSHA and DOT standards. May assist with daily operations to include use of UV Light.
Requirements
- Previous environmental services or custodial experience.
- Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.
- Some positions may require the ability to lift 50-75 pounds and to bend, stoop, and twist.
Nice To Haves
- A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Cleans patient and non-patient areas using appropriate cleaning aids.
- Cleans, polishes furniture/fixtures, and arranges furniture/equipment.
- Cleans floors using vacuums, dust mops, and wet mops.
- Collects and removes trash and recyclable items.
- Disposes of biochemical waste in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Operates light power equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
- Maintains adequate stock of supplies in bathrooms and storage areas.
- Greets and acknowledges patients, families, and coworkers.
- Performs work in a safe manner, practicing infection control procedures and addressing safety hazards.
- Follows prescribed cleaning techniques and uses cleaning solutions appropriately.
- Maintains security and confidentiality of areas.
- Cleans and disinfects surgical, procedural, and specialized areas.
- Cleans and maintains various floor surfaces (carpet, wood, marble, vinyl, vct, stone, tile, slate, etc.).
- Performs floor care using equipment for scrubbing, buffing, and polishing.
- Applies wax and other floor care products.
- Transports waste to central waste depository.
- Packages biohazardous and biochemical waste to OSHA and DOT standards.
- May assist with daily operations including the use of UV Light.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
