Environmental Services / Housekeeping - Full Time Days
About The Position
The Environmental Services Technician maintains 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. Work may include cleaning patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other areas to meet health standards. Duties include emptying waste baskets; sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors; using cleaning tools and powered floor-care machines; keeping storage areas, equipment, and carts stocked, clean, and tidy; wearing appropriate protective equipment; and assisting in laundry areas as appropriate. Technicians may use pagers and other technology as needed, and may have access to technology applications depending on the location and availability of programs. The role involves substantial physical activity and being on one's feet for most of the shift. Work hours vary according to patient/resident needs and may include overtime, call or backup call, days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The position is full time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, with an eight-hour day-shift schedule listed.
Requirements
- Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 40–50 pounds and push or pull variable weights on flat surfaces or up and down ramps.
- Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials.
- Ability to remain on one's feet for the majority of the shift.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- At least six months of housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
- Prior cleaning experience is helpful.
- Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods, and cleaning chemicals is helpful.
- Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas in accordance with infection-control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
- Clean patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
- Empty waste baskets and sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors.
- Use brooms, mops, and powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
- Wear appropriate protective equipment and follow applicable guidelines.
- Keep storage areas, equipment, and carts stocked, clean, and tidy.
- Use pagers and other technology appropriately when needed.
- Assist in laundry areas as appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
