Environmental Services Technician

About the Role

At Resthaven, we believe care is more than a profession — it’s a calling. Since 1945, we have remained committed to serving older adults with compassion, dignity, excellence, and faith-centered purpose. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization, we’re dedicated to enriching lives — both for those we serve and those who serve alongside us. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or find a more supportive and purpose-driven workplace, you’ll find it here.

Pay

$17-19 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time | No Weekends | 7am - 3pm

Benefits

• No mandatory overtime (No Mandation)
• Agency-free care teams
• NOMI Health Insurance Network – $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 coinsurance for full-time employees
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 6 months
• Supportive, mission-driven work culture
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Perform daily floor care and environmental services while following all safety regulations, state requirements, and Resthaven policies.
• Operate commercial floor care equipment, including floor scrubbers, swing machines, carpet extractors, buffers, burnishers, and other cleaning equipment.
• Clean, strip, wax, buff, polish, and maintain a variety of flooring surfaces including vinyl, tile, hardwood, and carpet.
• Perform carpet extraction, spot removal, upholstery cleaning, and furniture cleaning.
• Vacuum, maintain, and restore hallway carpeting and other common areas.
• Maintain, inspect, and clean floor care equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Transport, load, and unload floor care equipment and supplies using company vehicles as needed.
• Assist with room moves, resident discharges, biohazard clean-up, emergency cleaning, and special cleaning projects.
• Safely handle and dispose of chemicals while following Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements and manufacturer guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with Environmental Services, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Nursing, and other departments to support resident care.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and properly stock cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Provide professional, courteous, and respectful customer service to residents, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Support Resthaven's mission, values, policies, and procedures.
• Perform frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, and other physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of floor care, commercial cleaning, janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, or environmental services experience preferred.
• Experience with commercial floor equipment, carpet cleaning, or facility maintenance is preferred.
• Previous experience in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, schools, or commercial facilities is a plus.
• Knowledge of floor stripping, waxing, buffing, burnishing, carpet extraction, and floor maintenance techniques.
• Ability to safely operate and transport floor care equipment.
• Valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, climb stairs, push, pull, and lift.
• Lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds, including furniture and equipment.
• Operate commercial cleaning and floor care equipment safely.
• Possess close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision with the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently use hands and arms for repetitive cleaning tasks.

Work Environment

• Work in a healthcare and senior living environment with frequent interaction with residents and staff.
• Safely handle commercial cleaning chemicals while following OSHA and SDS guidelines.
• Operate commercial floor care equipment and high-capacity washers and dryers.
• Occasionally work outdoors while transporting equipment or completing assigned projects.
• Moderate noise levels with frequent movement throughout multiple buildings.