EVS Technician

About the role

Ensures a quality environment for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington staff, patients and visitors by performing low level maintenance, routine safety and security surveillance and cleaning areas and surfaces using approved disinfectants, equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient, staff, and public areas using the appropriate cleaning solutions and the 7-step cleaning procedure.
• Moves furniture and equipment for cleaning, re-arranging and meeting room set ups.
• Safely operates electric and battery powered cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers, burnishes, autoscrubbers, and extractors.
• Removes trash and debris: transports trash and debris properly protected.
• Performs project completion such as scrubbing/stripping and refinishing floors, bonnet boffing and extracting carpets.
• Extracts upholstery, cleans wheelchairs, lights, vents, and radiators.
• Closes and removes sharp containers when full.
• Move clean and/or soiled linen carts to/from patient and other areas, properly protected.
• Discharges/Transfers cleaning.

Requirements

Functions as a contributing member of an Environmental Services Team. Conducts routine surveillance of the interior building spaces, takes appropriate action to prevent violation of KFHPW safety and security policies. Locks doors, arms alarms as required. Sweeps exterior sidewalks adjacent to entryways. Performs snow removal duties as needed. Performs PA setup, clock adjustment, minor telephone repair, lamp replacement, initial check on Nurse call stations, replaces pillow speakers, electrical outlet checks, induction unit cleaning, thermostat adjustment, drain treatment and clearing, toilet clearing and aerator repair, low level maintenance such as unplugging toilets and sinks. Removes medical waste receptacles, labels and stores according to procedure. Thoroughly cleans working equipment. Stores as recommended by manufacturer to ensure extended use and value. Stocks all paper products and soap.

Qualifications

Knowledge of chemical usage and dilutions. Understands and complies with Washington State Department of Health guidelines and codes. Maintains a safe working environment following all OSHA WISHA regulations. Understands and complies with KFHPW safety policies.

Skills

Communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$23.15 - $32.43 / hour

Schedule

Part-time