EVS Technician- Battle Creek, 2nd shift 3:30pm-12am 2nd shift part- time 64 hrs/pp

About the Role

Join our team at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital as an Environmental Service Technician. You’ll play an important role in maintaining cleanliness and infection control across the hospital, ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms (both occupied and unoccupied), public areas, surgical areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Stock supplies and keep equipment clean and in working order.
• Follow safety and infection control guidelines to maintain a clean and safe hospital environment.
• Provide excellent service to hospital staff and patients.
• Work closely with the Environmental Services Manager to ensure tasks are completed to the highest standards.
• Follow detailed instructions and regularly check work to meet quality standards.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all relevant laws, regulations (CDC, OSHA, EPA, Joint Commission), and policies.
• Follow isolation procedures in isolation and contact-plus rooms.
• Detail clean vents, fan fixtures, tops of windows, door frames, wall art, bumpers, furniture, and other areas as necessary.
• Clean public areas including lobbies, waiting rooms, restrooms, elevators, utility rooms, exam rooms, offices, stairwells, and other assigned areas.
• Collect and replace all sharps and black pharmacy box containers in patient care areas.
• Document and maintain records of assigned cleaning tasks.
• Restock supplies in assigned areas as needed.
• Communicate information and requests to registered nurses, patient care assistants, patients, staff, families, and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPAA regulations.
• Remove trash and soiled linen from assigned areas and transport to disposal area.
• Keep work areas neat and orderly, clean equipment, and assist with other duties as assigned.
• Operate mechanical floor equipment such as IMops, vacuums, sweepers, and other related environmental equipment.
• Clean and store equipment in assigned locations.
• Direct visitors as necessary.
• May collect trays from patient rooms.
• Coordinate cleaning activities with the department coordinator as needed.
• Operate ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (Surfacide UV Robot).
• Assume responsibility for growth and development by attending regular staff meetings.
• Actively participate in and support the Bronson Management System by attending huddles and adopting problem-solving methods.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, which may include use of the trash compactor and emptying trash and linen chutes.

Requirements

• A positive attitude and a strong desire to help others.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow safety and cleanliness guidelines.
• Ability to work well with a team and follow instructions from supervisors.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay focused on tasks.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) in English at or above the 8th-grade level.
• Interpersonal skills that represent Bronson in a positive and professional manner.
• Excellent customer service, thoroughness, and time management skills.
• Ability to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to handle work that produces mental/visual fatigue typical of jobs with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines.
• Regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally assist with heavier tasks.
• Perform duties while standing, sitting, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to work while standing on a stepladder at a height of four feet.
• Good balance is required for performing all duties.
• Occasional exposure to risk of injury when working with electrical equipment.
• Ability to walk stairs when necessary.
• May be required to work in confined spaces and occupied areas.
• May experience occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries or handle emergency/crisis situations.
• Required protective clothing may include gloves, eye protection, face protection, and shoe covers.

Previous experience in cleaning or maintenance is a plus but not required. A high school diploma or GED is no longer required for this position (effective April 19, 2021).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Shift differential pay.
• Comprehensive Wellness Program.
• Benefits start on Day 1.
• Work with a supportive and friendly team.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the healthcare field.
• Be part of a hospital that values your hard work and dedication to community health.
• Rotating weekends.

Bronson is a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer.

Pay

Sign-on bonus for external candidates: up to $375.00. Retention bonus for external candidates: $375.00.

Schedule

• Part-time, 32 hours per week (64 hours per pay period).
• 2nd shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM.