Environmental Services Technician

Description:

Job title: Environmental Services Technician

Reports to: Director of Ancillary Services

Position: Full-Time

Wage: $16.17 – $18.77 per hour, depending on experience, with additional shift differentials for evening shifts.

Benefit Eligibility: Yes

Cherry County Hospital located in Valentine NE is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role is essential in supporting infection control standards and overall patient care within the facility.

Position Summary

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for cleaning and maintaining assigned areas throughout Cherry County Hospital and Clinic in accordance with established procedures and healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, including daily cleaning and terminal cleaning following patient discharge
• Prepare labor and delivery rooms after use during scheduled housekeeping hours
• Perform routine cleaning duties including mopping, waxing, dusting, and vacuuming floors
• Clean walls, windows, bathrooms, offices, and public areas
• Restock supplies in patient rooms
• Follow proper isolation and infection control procedures when cleaning designated areas
• Identify and report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor
• Assist other departments as needed and appropriate
• Participate in required training, workshops, and educational programs
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient, personnel, and organizational information
• Comply with all hospital policies, procedures, and corporate compliance standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and the public
• Dependable, adaptable, and able to manage tasks in a dynamic environment
• Positive and professional attitude
• Knowledge of and adherence to confidentiality standards, including HIPAA regulations

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Prolonged standing and walking throughout the workday
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive motion of upper extremities
• Safe operation of cleaning equipment and handling of cleaning materials
• Ability to recognize and address safety hazards in the work environment
• Work performed in a healthcare setting with standard environmental conditions

Comprehensive Benefit Package:

• Health Insurance: Co-pay or HSA plan options: 100% paid for Employee

• Dental: 100% paid for Employee

• Vision: 100% paid for Employee

• $50,000 Group Life Insurance with AD&D

• Long-Term Disability: 100% paid for Employee

• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Account with employer contribution

• Supplemental Insurances: Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident •Retirement Plan: 457 plan Pre-Tax and Roth options

Why Join Cherry County Hospital?

• Contribute to a high-quality healthcare environment focused on patient safety and care
• Work alongside a dedicated and professional team
• Enjoy a supportive workplace within a community-centered organization
• Experience the quality of life in Valentine, Nebraska, located in the scenic Sandhills

Apply Today

If you are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply.

Join Cherry County Hospital and make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements:

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age
• Graduate of grammar school desirable
• On the job training acceptable