EVS Technician

As an EVS Technician, you will improve the delivery of patient care by providing an aseptic and overall pleasing environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs general cleaning tasks at assigned locations about the Facility or ancillary buildings, including nurses’ stations, utility rooms, lounges, restrooms, offices, labs, procedure rooms.
• Follows the “Ten Step Cleaning” method for all areas.
• Retrieves cleaning supplies, equipment, and housekeeping cart from storage locations on assigned floor/areas.
• May restock cart as needed with supplies on occasion.
• Dry, wet and spot mops corridors, restroom floors or other tiled areas.
• Dusts fixtures, pictures, vents or other objects and areas located overhead using extension handled high duster.
• Wipes down and sanitizes water fountains, telephones, and garbage cans.
• Hand dusts furniture, railings, and ledges.
• Empties all types/styles of wastebaskets and trash receptacles of waste; opens/removes lid, bag of trash and replaces with clean liner.
• Cleans restrooms; sprays/wipes off mirrors, counters, sinks, replenishes paper towels, toilet tissue and liquid soap or soap cartridges; cleans toilet inside and out; sprays windows and cleans with cloth or squeegee.
• Cleans/washes marks off walls and baseboards using extension handled mop and/or by hand using scrub pad.
• Cleans/vacuums corridors, stairwells, offices, and other common areas using upright vacuum cleaner with wand.
• May move and rearrange furniture pieces including, but not limited to, tables, chairs, patient beds and gurneys to sweep, mop or vacuum.
• May assist with removal or hanging of window and cubicle curtains.
• Ensures adequate security procedures are followed
• Communicates pertinent information to Shift Supervisor
• Completes assignments as assigned

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Ability to communicate and read labels in English
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs

Preferred:

• Previous EVS experience
• High school diploma or GED

Location: Merrimack Health · Environmental Services
Schedule: 11:00pm -7:00am, Nights