Environmental Services / Housekeeping - Full Time Days
About The Position
The Environmental Services Technician maintains a safe and sanitary environment in patient and resident rooms and assigned areas for patients, residents, visitors, and associates. The role follows infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines and uses housekeeping processes, tools, and techniques to provide a clean and sterile healthcare environment. Cleaning areas may include patient and resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas. Duties include emptying waste baskets; sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors; keeping storage areas, equipment, and carts stocked and tidy; using pagers and other technology appropriately; and assisting in laundry areas as appropriate. The position requires use of proper protective equipment. Work hours may vary according to patient and resident needs and may include overtime, call or backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
- Ability to use a computer is helpful.
- Knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, methods, and chemicals is helpful.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- At least six months of housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
- Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
- Able to lift and/or move up to 40–50 pounds and push or pull variable weight limits on flat surfaces or ramps.
- Able to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials; must be on their feet for most of the shift.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least six months of housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience.
- Computer-use ability.
- Prior cleaning experience.
- Knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, methods, and chemicals.
- Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas according to infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
- Clean assigned areas, which may include 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 using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Wear proper 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
High school or GED
