Environmental Technician

Full-time position, 80 hours per pay period within the Environmental Services department.

Requirements

• No formal education necessary.
• Previous experience in hospital or hotel housekeeping preferred.
• Must become competent in essential functions within 2 to 3 months.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively.
• Ability to count and follow simple instructions.
• Sufficient strength to push carts and lift bulky items.

Equipment Used

• Commercial washer and dryer
• Laundry carts
• Hot stamper
• Mop, broom, dust pan
• Chemical/detergent dispensers
• Commercial carpet vacuum and sweeper
• Carpet extractors
• Floor scrubbers/buffers

Working Conditions

• Extensive and constant physical effort, including continuous standing, stooping, pushing, and walking.
• Frequent lifting of light to moderate objects (most under 40 pounds).
• Ability to perform simple manipulative skills such as folding linens, opening trash bags, and filling chemical containers.
• Maintain attention span for tasks lasting 20-30 minutes at a time.
• Works in all areas of Hamilton Memorial Hospital District, including clinics and the Senior Enrichment Center.
• Outdoor work may be required.
• Exposure to hazardous wastes, infectious diseases, housekeeping chemicals, soiled linen, lint, and potentially infectious body fluids.
• Special precautions required when handling blood or other infectious materials.

Responsibilities

• Clean all floors, walls, windows, and other surfaces in the Hospital District.
• Take out trash and biohazard trash; operate the compactor.
• Operate all environmental services equipment safely and efficiently.
• Clean environmental services equipment at the end of every shift.
• Complete department records as required by management.
• Attend in-services and meetings as required.
• Assist in passing meal trays as needed.
• Stock areas with clean linens and transport dirty linen to bins.
• Perform one-on-one psychiatric sitter duties when needed.
• Participate in QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) efforts.
• Follow established policies and procedures to support QAPI and patient safety.
• Support the Just Culture concept to improve patient safety.

Pay

$15.30–$20.23 per hour.