Environmental Service Tech - FT, Nights
Southeast Hospital · Cape Girardeau, MO · 3 wk ago
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Cape Girardeau, Missouri – Full-time, nights
About the role
The Environmental Services Technician performs a variety of cleaning and sanitation tasks throughout the healthcare facility to ensure compliance with infection control standards and regulatory requirements. This position plays a critical role in promoting a healthy and hygienic environment conducive to patient healing and well-being.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and specialized cleaning tasks in patient rooms, operating rooms, public areas, and other assigned spaces
- Maintain infection control standards and follow established protocols for sanitation and disinfection
- Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies
- Collect and dispose of waste materials according to safety and regulatory guidelines
- Restock supplies in assigned areas
- Follow written and verbal instructions to complete tasks efficiently
- Interact professionally with patients, visitors, and staff
Requirements
- Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Prolonged standing and walking each shift
- Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- Prior hospital environmental services experience (preferred)
- Experience following written and verbal instructions
- Previous experience performing manual tasks
- Customer service experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Tuition support
- Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period