Environmental Services Technician
About The Position
Under close supervision, the Environmental Services Technician performs environmental services functions at a healthcare facility, helping ensure facilities are clean and free of safety hazards. The role requires knowledge of custodial practices and the ability to organize and manage multiple projects. Work takes place in a prison healthcare facility with specialized security and environmental-control needs. Technicians may work any shift and schedule in different hospital settings, and may be required to work overtime or float to other locations based on operational needs. The position has no direct reports.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to learn methods of cleaning and caring for hospital facilities.
- Ability to read and follow written label instructions for safe use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, present information, and respond to questions from clients, customers, and others.
- Human-relations skills to build effective working relationships with staff, customers, and others.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities.
- Ability to maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful physical, mental, and emotional situations without compromising personal or others’ health and well-being.
- Ability to perform extended periods of maneuvering around the worksite; standing and walking; bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping; lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; pushing or pulling objects such as vacuums, carts, and mops; potentially pushing or pulling equipment weighing up to 70 pounds; grasping small and large objects; and climbing ladders or step stools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in custodial work in a hospital setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Clean, dust, and polish cabinets, furniture, lockers, and woodwork while following safety and infection-control procedures.
- Clean stairwells, hallways, restrooms, offices, and cells, including removing mattresses and trash from cells.
- Clean walls, ceilings, baseboards, floors, doors, blinds, ledges, vents, toilets, metal fixtures, shelves, furniture, privacy stalls, windows, and light fixtures.
- Empty and clean waste receptacles and vacuum floors; assist with moving and arranging furniture and equipment as needed.
- Disinfect and sanitize areas and restock bathroom dispensers with paper, sanitary, and soap products.
- Select appropriate cleaning materials and supplies for daily tasks.
- Read, interpret, and follow material safety data sheets and directions and warnings for cleaning products and chemicals.
- Complete scheduled pickups of trash and biohazard waste bins.
- Work assigned shifts and schedules in a variety of hospital settings; work overtime or float to other locations as operationally needed.
- Maintain the storage closet.
- Respond to environmental emergencies and requests for assistance.
- Communicate with guards and staff.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
