Environmental Services Technician

Description:

The Environmental Services Technician performs cleaning, upkeep and sanitary duties to maintain the hospital environment and meet federal, state and local health codes and regulations.

Includes:

• Maintaining the cleanliness, appearance and sanitation of all clinical areas of facility to promote a clean and safe environment.
• Maintaining the cleanliness, appearance and sanitation of all non-clinical areas in facility to promote a clean and safe environment.
• Handles garbage and waste to promote a clean and safe facility.
• Collects and distributes linen for all hospital departments to ensure clean materials for patient, customer and employee use.

Other Responsibilities and Expectations

• Monitors levels of supplies and reports to department supervisor when levels are low
• Monitors equipment for proper function and reports to department supervisor when repairs are indicated.
• Participates in hospital committees when appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Prior housekeeping experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Basic computer skills (for email and online education purposes)
• Knowledge of and ability to follow all applicable safety and infection control standards.
• Physical stamina to complete required housekeeping duties
• Possess efficient time management and has ability to prioritize tasks

EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES:

Full time position and will work rotating day and evening shifts, weekends and holidays. This may vary depending number of employees in the department.