Environmental Services Technician - Part Time
About The Position
The Environmental Services Technician provides a safe, sanitary, orderly, and attractive environment for patients, hospital employees, and visitors. The position performs routine cleaning and special assignments in designated and other assigned areas. This is a part-time role working 20 hours per two-week pay period, with variable workdays Monday through Friday, every fourth weekend, a weekend on-call rotation once every eight weeks, and holiday work two out of three years. The employee may be asked to work shifts other than the one for which hired. The technician interacts with patients of all age groups and follows safety, infection-prevention, and approved cleaning and disinfection procedures. Work is indoors in a controlled environment, with frequent contact with water and cleaning solutions. The role may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, contaminated rooms, disease and infection, slips, trips, falls, dust, and disinfectants. A comprehensive background check and urine drug screen are required as conditions of employment.
Requirements
- Must be able to follow oral or written orders.
- No formal work experience is required; on-the-job training is provided.
- Must have punctual and regular attendance and be prepared to work the scheduled hours.
- Must be able to recognize cleaning needs, prioritize tasks, and follow procedures to clean areas thoroughly, safely, and on time.
- Must be able to work independently and use judgment within established methods and procedures.
- Must be able to speak and write English understandably.
- Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately for the position’s major requirements.
- Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
- Must be able to perform the stated physical activities, including frequent walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, and kneeling; constantly push floor-care equipment weighing 50 pounds and occasionally lift supplies weighing 50 pounds.
- Must complete a comprehensive background check and a urine drug screening within 30 days of the date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous institutional housekeeping experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Clean patient rooms, corridors, service areas, lounges, offices, restrooms, stairwells, elevators, baseboards, and other assigned areas.
- Clean and prepare discharged or transferred patient rooms.
- Replenish restroom essentials and supplies; collect linen and dispose of trash in designated areas.
- Thoroughly clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces according to department standards.
- Perform scheduled cleaning tasks involving ceiling vents, light fixtures, walls, windows, drapes, blinds, and similar areas.
- Clean and disinfect non-critical medical equipment, including IV stands, pumps, beds, instrument carts, and utensils.
- Use cleaning chemicals properly, including correct dilution, dwell time, and safe handling.
- Clean isolation rooms while following required PPE and infection-prevention procedures.
- Move equipment and furniture for cleaning and rearrangement.
- Operate cleaning equipment as required and clean the work area and equipment at the end of the shift.
- Carry and respond to the assigned JRMC pager and address cleaning requests during the shift.
- Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and supply needs to appropriate personnel.
- Participate in and comply with the JRMC Safety Management Program; maintain knowledge of and observe Standard Precautions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
