ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECH - Full-Time ($1,000 Sign-On Bonus) 3:00pm - 11:30pm

About the role

The Environmental Services Technician III at Effingham Health System is responsible for performing high-level time-sensitive disinfectant cleaning tasks to maintain critical patient areas. This position also assists in all activities of the Environmental Services (EVS) department with primary duties being floor care maintenance, inventory control, EVS Tech’s computer software, and database training and support.

Responsibilities

• Performs light repair and routine maintenance on EVS powered cleaning equipment, lubricating automatic scrubbers, changing pads, installing, replacing filters, and checking batteries on equipment.
• Emptying cleaning agents from machines and rinsing out after use.
• Performs and documents equipment and chemical safety inspections.
• Operates all equipment with care and according to facility and manufacturers safety standards and procedures.
• Reports malfunction of powered equipment to manager to prevent injury to operator or further damage to equipment.
• Maintain inventory control of supplies and report items that need to be purchased to the manager.
• Shelves and organizes restocked items.
• Completes special environmental services-related projects and other specialty tasks, including specialized cleaning duties as assigned.
• Performs basic floor care using dry or wet mops, floor scrubbers, and vacuums.
• Scrubs, strips, finishes, shampoos, and deodorizes carpeted areas and polishes patient room floors on a rotation basis.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of cleaning chemicals and the appropriate use and proper dilution methods.
• Uses chemicals in a safe manner; always uses dispensers correctly to fill labeled bottles and containers with correct chemicals as trained.
• Conducts environmental services pre-surveys pertaining to potential health and environmental hazards with high quality and minimal supervision.
• Monitors vendor activities and services on job sites to assure compliance with relevant contract agreements (e.g., hazardous waste contract, Orkin Pest Control, etc.).
• Communicates effectively to resolve observations of unsafe acts or procedures.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives including, but not limited to, initiatives to improve HCAHPS scores as it relates to hospital cleanliness.
• Provides computer assistance and support to EVS Techs related to Employee engagement platform (Our People Matter), NOVAtime (Time and attendance), Paylocity (HRIS), NetLearning, etc.
• Provides back-up support to and assists with the duties of the Environmental Services Technician I, EVS Tech II, and Floor Techs as requested.
• Assists with setting up for special events, meetings, seminars, educational/training programs, and other assignments according to work orders as assigned.
• Moves and sets up furniture and equipment within rooms for cleaning purposes as needed.
• Safely and securely collects and transports medical waste throughout the facility; sanitizes biowaste containers and ensures medical waste storage areas are always secured.
• Maintains awareness of and follows departmental procedures when handling biohazardous waste, ensuring that all red bags are tied off and/or taped as per Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Follows departmental procedures when handling biohazardous waste, ensuring that all red bags are tied off and/or taped as per Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Observes and reports the need for repairs to equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures by way of submitting help desk tickets via Theworkhub.
• Attends internal meetings and in-services and participates in mandatory reviews of policies and procedures.
• Prepares and maintains necessary reports and records as required.
• Wears proper protective equipment and follows the appropriate guidelines.
• Promotes teamwork daily, communicates, and reports problems and concerns to the Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Formal Training: Basic computer skills to include the ability to utilize email and complete computer-based training courses with minimal assistance.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: DOT certification for Hazardous Waste required within 90 days of hire.
• Work Experience: Three years’ related work experience with various cleaning equipment in preferably a healthcare or related industry setting.