EVS Technician

About the role

This position is responsible for performing general housekeeping tasks to maintain the facility and associated buildings in a sanitary, safe, and attractive condition and to meet hospital and Joint Commission standards.

This role is scheduled 9:00 AM–5:30 PM and requires availability to work weekends and four assigned holidays annually.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas using department cleaning procedures.
• Use cleaning chemicals properly according to Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
• Understand procedures and properly dispose of infectious waste and trash.
• Handle and clean up emergency spills per department guideline, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards.
• Follow all infection prevention practices (e.g., proper cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard & isolation precautions, as well as proper donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)).
• Maintain work and storage areas following established policy and procedures to ensure safety.

Skills

• Cleaning
• Using chemicals properly
• Reading labels
• Communication
• Ability to work independently
• Working safely

Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication skills to include differentiating color-coded labels and/or chemicals as well as following written and/or verbal directions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed to meet the needs of the department.
• Demonstrated professional housekeeping experience (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers requiring clear communication and understanding of spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $17.68 - $22.99. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Benefits

We provide a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Shift: 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Availability to work weekends and four assigned holidays annually