Environmental Services Worker, Floor Tech

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs environmental cleaning services for the Institution following standards established by Industry Standards, ES Department, and Infectious Control measures to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role involves both routine cleaning and specialized functions, as well as assisting with facility maintenance and support tasks.

Requirements

One (1) year of previous floor technician experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting required.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Nice To Haves

Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Collaboration: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.

Responsibilities

Performs daily cleaning functions including vacuuming carpets, dust mopping tile floors, cleaning and disinfecting bathroom surfaces, damp wiping surfaces, wet mopping tile floors, using properly diluted chemicals, high dusting, using appropriate cleaning equipment and supplies, and trash removal.
Removes biohazard waste containers throughout the facility as instructed.
Performs specialty cleaning functions such as wall and window washing, cleaning vacated areas, vent cleaning, sweeping stairwells, vacuuming elevator tracks, shower and tile scrubbing, and special disinfecting cleaning.
Observes the facility to identify potential problem areas and reports facility or equipment malfunctions, suspicious persons, and safety hazards.
Assists coworkers with setting up or rearranging furniture for meetings, audio-visual equipment setup, and furniture/equipment moves.
Picks up materials for recycling or shredding.
Performs linen functions, including delivering, removing, and reporting weights of linen removed.
Performs shampoo extraction of carpeting and furniture from spills and stains.
Performs stripping and waxing tile floors, spray buffing, and bonnet cleaning of floors.
Participates in snow removal as part of the snow removal team, using a shovel or small tractor to keep walkways and building entrances clear.
Assists with major cleaning due to facility problems such as floods, water pipe breaks, cafeteria spills, and accidents.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.