Environmental Services Technician

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

11d•$15 - $22

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician maintains a clean and sanitary environment through floor care and the preparation and organization of patient rooms, bed setups, and ancillary areas. The technician ensures assigned spaces are properly cleaned, organized, and ready for patient use while following established cleanliness and safety standards. This is a full-time, second-shift position.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
Previous cleaning experience helpful.
Follow safety procedures, including proper chemical handling, personal protective equipment use, and lifting procedures.
Complete DOT certification to package and transport regulated medical waste.

Nice To Haves

Previous cleaning experience.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly clean assigned areas, including furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers, floors, elevators, stairs, door frames, ceiling vents, and carpets.
Follow organizational policies and procedures, isolation procedures, infection prevention standards, and applicable regulations and standards.
Use appropriate chemicals for different pathogens and properly mix and store chemicals at the correct dilution; use required personal protective equipment and wet-floor signs.
Maintain the EVS closet, cart, equipment, and supply levels; report safety hazards or equipment requiring repair to a supervisor or Facilities.
Replenish paper, soap, and hand-sanitizer supplies.
Hang cubicles and drapes according to department policy.
Coordinate special projects by contacting affected departments and posting informational signs as appropriate.
Move furniture, supplies, and equipment as requested, following safety and lifting procedures and seeking assistance when needed.
Make beds according to area-specific needs, identify different bed types, use the bed-tracking phone or pager, and update bed status in EPIC.
Respond to supervisor phone or pager calls within five minutes and report phone or pager problems.
Prepare dismissal rooms for the next patient and use a Xenex UV Light robot in specified rooms where available.
Return soiled and clean unused mops to the department and place them in the proper containers or areas.
Handle, transport, and dispose of waste appropriately, including hazardous, infectious, sharps, confidential, recycling, regular trash, and universal waste; complete DOT certification to package and transport regulated medical waste.