Environmental Services Technician

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician performs healthcare environmental services duties to maintain a clean and safe clinical environment. The role follows specialized healthcare cleaning and waste-handling practices, uses hospital-approved products and required personal protective equipment, and provides professional service while optimizing patient, family, and customer interactions. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment and supports cleanliness and infection prevention across patient and non-patient areas.

Requirements

• Communication, disease management, healthcare regulatory environment, infection control, spill management, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient-facing and non-patient-facing areas, departments, and spaces.
• Handle waste streams, including municipal and recyclable waste.
• Wear standard personal protective equipment as required.
• Follow procedures for the proper use of hospital-approved cleaning and disinfection products.
• Place signage to indicate cleaning activity and wet floors and reduce fall risk.
• 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 before entering Medication Rooms, where applicable.
• Comply with organization policies, procedures, and job-specific obligations.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $2,500 for eligible candidates.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Education and professional development, including the nationally recognized CHEST certification (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician).
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED