EVS Tech/Housekeeper, Days

Kindred Healthcare • Columbus, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Tech cleans and services building areas, moves furniture, equipment, and supplies, and performs environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, safe, and sanitary condition. The position is with St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, Georgia, and is described as a day role.

Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and understand English to comprehend instructions for cleaning materials.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
• Previous experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Select cleaning materials and supplies, prepare cleaning solutions, and load and transport the service cart to the work area.
• Clean assigned areas—including walls, doors, tile, fixtures, patient TVs, and equipment—with germicidal cleaning solutions.
• Sweep and mop floors, vacuum carpet, and spot-clean carpet using appropriate solutions.
• Clean restrooms, vanity areas, showers, and commodes; maintain sanitary, odor-free conditions; and replenish essentials.
• Collect and remove trash, and sanitize garbage cans and the compactor area.
• May collect and transport hazardous waste in a special closed container for sterilization before disposal.
• May collect soiled linen and distribute clean linen.
• Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops, and community affairs.
• Return unused supplies to the janitor closet and ensure supplies are replaced in an orderly manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED