Environmental Services Technician

EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS • Peoria, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician supports clean, organized, and safe environments across Easterseals Central Illinois facilities, helping ensure clients, visitors, and staff can use spaces that support therapy, learning, and care. The role is not client-facing and contributes to the daily operation and quality of the organization’s programs. This is a part-time position at the Peoria Service Center in Peoria, Illinois, scheduled Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (25 hours per week).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of environmental services, housekeeping, janitorial, or related experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment and adapt to changing routines based on client needs.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful demeanor.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using personal computers and software, including the MS Office Suite.
• Visual ability sufficient to read and complete written correspondence and reports and read computer-screen information.
• Frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, or feel; regular standing, walking, sitting, and reaching.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Ability to drive to Easterseals centers and service sites within a 100-mile radius as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an office or healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain therapy rooms, client kitchen areas, bathrooms, and other assigned spaces, including organizing equipment and resources while following infection-control and safety practices.
• Collect, transport, and dispose of bio-hazardous materials according to safety protocols.
• Stock and organize cleaning supplies, first aid kits, evaluation materials, and testing materials.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and food-storage protocol binders.
• Assist with supply ordering and pick-up.
• Identify and report safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Follow applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards.
• Develop visuals and home programs and perform lamination tasks as requested.
• Perform deep cleaning and routine maintenance as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Paid holiday break from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.
• Additional PTO hours for volunteering with Easterseals on Event Days.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Professional development and CEU allowance.
• Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED