Environmental Services Technician

Job Responsibilities

Uses time well: Goes to assigned area immediately after receiving daily work sheet, supplies and keys, and does not leave work area earlier than 10 minutes before the end of the shift.

Adheres to scheduled lunch/break times, promptly responds to calls, notifies supervisor when assignments are completed.

• Uses proper procedures when cleaning Isolation rooms using proper personal protective clothing and equipment.
• Uses proper techniques for cleaning labs or high-risk areas.
• Cleans floors, sinks, commodes, showers, tubs, all furniture including fabric and upholstered, high and low dusting of all surfaces, windows, sills, mirrors, walls, tile, specialized equipment i.e.: in nurseries or Labor and Delivery.
• Cleans and replenishes all dispensers with soap and paper products, and housekeeping closets and equipment.
• Clean and return to appropriate storage area.
• Removes and properly disposes of all waste, including regular waste, recyclable waste and infectious waste, cleans waste cans inside and out and relines with appropriate liner.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of all equipment used and skills necessary to perform assigned tasks
• 1-2 years experience in a related field

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Occasionally
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently
• Lifting
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Consistently
• Stooping - Frequently
• Talking - Consistently
• Using Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Occasionally
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Consistently
• Standing - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello."
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist.
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas.
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met.
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators).
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service.
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.