Environmental Services Technician

EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS•Peoria, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician supports a clean, organized, and safe environment across Easterseals Central Illinois facilities, helping protect the well-being and safety of clients, visitors, and staff. This is a non-client-facing role that supports clinicians, therapists, and program teams by maintaining spaces where therapy and care take place. The position is part-time, 25 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is based at the Peoria Service Center in Peoria, Illinois, with driving to other Easterseals centers and service sites within a 100-mile radius as needed. The work routinely takes place in office environments with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature. Expected pay is $15 per hour. The role includes cleaning and maintaining therapy rooms, client kitchen areas, bathrooms, and other assigned spaces; handling bio-hazardous materials; organizing and replenishing supplies; maintaining schedules and protocol binders; and following safety, sanitation, infection-control, and regulatory requirements. Additional duties may include creating visuals and home programs, lamination, deep cleaning, and routine maintenance. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of relevant experience. Office or healthcare experience is preferred. The position requires the ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, communicate professionally, use personal computers and software such as MS Office, and meet the listed physical demands, including lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of environmental services, housekeeping, janitorial, or related experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment and adapt to changing routines based on client needs.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines.
Ability to maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful demeanor.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency using personal computers and software, including MS Office Suite.
Visual ability sufficient to read and complete written correspondence and reports and view computer screen information.
Frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, or feel; regular standing, walking, sitting, and reaching.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.
Ability to drive to Easterseals centers and service sites within a 100-mile radius as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an office or healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain therapy rooms, client kitchen areas, bathrooms, and other assigned spaces.
Organize equipment and resources while ensuring infection control and safety.
Collect, transport, and dispose of bio-hazardous materials according to safety protocols.
Stock and organize cleaning supplies, first aid kits, evaluation materials, and testing materials.
Maintain cleaning schedules and food storage protocol binders.
Assist with supply ordering and pick-up.
Identify and report safety hazards to the supervisor.
Follow applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards.
Develop visuals and home programs and perform lamination tasks as requested.
Perform deep cleaning and routine maintenance as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Drive to Easterseals centers and service sites within a 100-mile radius as needed.