Environmental Services Technician- FT- Evenings
About The Position
The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors, and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. This role involves tasks such as emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors using various equipment. The technician will demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools, and techniques in a healthcare environment to provide a clean and sterile environment. Responsibilities may include cleaning patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas to meet health standards. The position requires wearing appropriate protective equipment, keeping storage areas stocked and tidy, and potentially using pagers and other technology. Some locations may offer access to technology applications. The role involves significant physical activity, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials, with the ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs and push/pull variable weight limits. The technician will be on their feet for the majority of their shift and may be exposed to noise from equipment. Work hours can vary based on patient/resident needs and may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
- Ability to use computer.
- Prior cleaning experience is helpful.
- Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods, and cleaning chemicals is helpful.
- Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
- Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six months of housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience
- Prior cleaning experience
- Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods, and cleaning chemicals
- Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment
Responsibilities
- Maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas.
- Following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
- Emptying waste baskets.
- Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
- Demonstrating knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools, and techniques in a healthcare environment.
- Cleaning patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
- Wearing proper protective equipment following appropriate guidelines.
- Keeping storage, equipment, and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
- Using pagers and other technology appropriately when needed.
- Assisting in laundry areas as appropriate.
- Using technology applications depending on location and availability of programs.
Benefits
- Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.50
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
