ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECH I

About the role

Works under the supervision of the Environmental Services Manager or Supervisor. Follows established procedures for cleaning and maintaining patient areas. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Follows Hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Selects cleaning materials and supplies, transports to assigned work area.
• Disinfects all areas of the patient rooms and patient care areas, nursing stations, lobbies, cafeteria, chapel, public restrooms, ancillary areas, office areas, and vacuums hallway/lobby entrance mats.
• Maintains elevators, stairways, vents, light fixtures and all carpeting and hard floors.
• Responds to patient housekeeping requests.
• Prepares discharged patient rooms for new admissions.
• Adheres to all safety and infection control guidelines.
• Complies with isolation policies as indicated by protocol.
• Reports maintenance/repair issues noted during the course of housekeeping work.
• Removes regular and bio‑hazard trash according to procedure and protocol in assigned areas.
• Changes soiled cubicle curtains as needed or on a rotating basis.
• Cleans and restocks cart at end of shift.
• Cleans and returns all equipment to storage area.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of all personnel and patient/resident care and related information.
• Complies with Hospital Corporate Compliance Program, including Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and Hospital policies and procedures.
• Must be free from government sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Completes all mandatory educational courses on Healthstream as per hospital policy.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED preferred.
• No licensure required.
• General cleaning experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Benefits

• Generous PTO accrual (increases with tenure)
• Paid sick leave days
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee and Spouse Occupational Health Program
• Early Childhood Center with discounted on‑site childcare
• Additional benefits available (see full benefits package)