EVS Tech (Behavioral Health Experience Required)

Straith Hospital • Southfield, MI

4d • $0 - $20

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician assigned to the Behavioral Health Unit maintains a clean, sanitary, safe, and therapeutic environment for pediatric behavioral health patients, visitors, and staff. The role requires professionalism, discretion, and an understanding of the needs of a behavioral health setting. The technician performs routine and specialized cleaning while following hospital safety, infection prevention, behavioral health security, patient privacy, OSHA, and other applicable requirements. The position works independently with normal supervision and maintains productivity and quality standards. The schedule rotates between Monday–Wednesday and Thursday–Saturday, on day shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in all phases of floor and carpet care is required.
• Knowledge of cleaning agents, equipment, and methods of soil removal.
• Ability to present oneself professionally and understand the importance of honesty and ethics.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with coworkers and other departments.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees.
• Ability to use relevant electronic devices.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in OSHA and local requirements related to assigned work.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of housekeeping and floor technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, group therapy rooms, nursing stations, activity areas, bathrooms, offices, and other Behavioral Health Unit areas.
• Maintain carpeted and hard floor surfaces using appropriate equipment and procedures, including stripping, waxing, and refinishing floors as needed.
• Clean, buff, and wash hard surfaces such as furniture, walls, chairs, and tables.
• Perform routine and terminal cleaning of patient care areas according to schedules, checklists, and department procedures.
• Empty, handle, and transport trash, linen, recyclable materials, and regulated waste to designated disposal areas.
• Observe and report maintenance, safety, security, or environmental concerns to the appropriate department.
• Follow Behavioral Health Unit safety procedures, including awareness of patient-sensitive items and potential environmental risks.
• Interact respectfully and professionally with pediatric patients, families, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Assist Facilities Management with maintenance and upkeep tasks, including snow removal, grounds cleanup, and minor handyman duties as assigned.
• Work independently with normal supervision while meeting productivity and quality standards.
• Comply with hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, safety regulations, and risk management requirements.
• Attend required training and assist with orientation and training of new employees as needed.
• Perform duties in accordance with OSHA standards and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement plans.
• Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness through the nonprofit hospital.

What This Job Offers

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