Environmental Services Technician - Advocate/Atrium Health Cleveland - 1st Shift Full Time Patient Advocate

Essential Functions

• Oversees daily staff duties and assignments in the department, and ensures completion that meets the set standard.
• Evaluates conditions and cleanliness through inspection and quality control measures.
• Coordinates staff training in proper use of chemicals, equipment processes, and safety issues.
• Provides leadership to staff aides and floor crew in the absence of the department supervisor.
• Evaluates daily staff productivity and advises corrective action as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete cleaning of assigned areas to include, but not limited to: dusting and sanitizing furniture, equipment, mirrors and fixtures; washing windows, walls, ceilings, vents and light fixtures; sweeping, scrubbing and refinishing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpet; re-stocking restrooms; replacing light bulbs; reporting repairs.
• Most of the work is indoors but may assist with outdoor cleaning including parking lot, windows, and roof.
• Various cleaning activities may include the use of a ladder.
• Heavy contact with cleaning chemicals, disinfecting agents, floor strippers and finishes.
• Removes waste by: collecting and transporting soiled linen; emptying trash containers; changing sharps containers; transporting solid and hazardous waste to compactors; recycling material; emptying cigarette receptacles in smoking areas.
• Keeps equipment clean and orderly and reports equipment failures or other mechanical issues to maintenance staff.
• Maintains safe working environment and provides quality service by complying with procedures, rules and regulations, infection control guidelines, and meeting departmental quality standards.
• Attends all required in-service education and training classes including safety update programs to maintain technical knowledge.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to meet time schedules and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a housekeeper aide or similar job.
• Capable of working independently.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and complete written forms.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• One year experience preferred.
• Can prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
• Can operate equipment.
• Can establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Continuous walking and standing, with potential for bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Potential for highly stressful situations due to customer concerns.
• All applicants for this position are required to undergo a physical ability test as a condition of employment.
• Performs repetitive work according to set procedures.
• Stressful, fast paced.
• Works in contaminated, isolation, construction and renovation areas.
• Occasionally works in extreme temperatures and around unpleasant smells.
• Exposure to individuals with various degrees of mental, physical conditions and illnesses.

Schedule

Full time, 1st Shift - 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday. 40 hours per week.

Pay & Benefits

Pay range: $20.80 - $31.20. Benefits eligible. Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including paid time off programs, health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability), flexible spending accounts, family benefits (adoption assistance and paid parental leave), defined contribution retirement plans with employer match, educational assistance program, and more.