EVS Technician- Battle Creek, PRN Night Shift 7:00pm -7:30am

Location: Bronson Battle Creek Hospital – Environmental Services

Shift: PRN 3rd shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

About the Role

Join our Environmental Services team at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital and play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and infection control to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms (occupied and unoccupied), public areas, surgical areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Stock supplies and maintain equipment in working order.
• Follow safety and infection control guidelines to uphold hospital cleanliness standards.
• Provide excellent service to hospital staff, patients, and visitors.
• Collaborate with the Environmental Services Manager to ensure tasks meet high-quality standards.
• Perform detailed cleaning of vents, fixtures, windows, door frames, furniture, and other areas as needed.
• Clean public areas including lobbies, waiting rooms, restrooms, elevators, utility rooms, exam rooms, offices, and stairwells.
• Collect and replace 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 effectively with nurses, patient care assistants, patients, 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 sites.
• Operate mechanical floor equipment such as IMops, vacuums, sweepers, and related tools.
• Clean and store equipment in designated locations.
• Direct visitors as needed and collect trays from patient rooms.
• Coordinate cleaning activities with the department coordinator.
• Attend regular staff meetings and support the Bronson Management System through huddles and problem-solving methods.
• Operate ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (Surfacide UV Robot).
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including use of trash compactors and emptying trash/linen chutes.

Requirements

• Positive attitude and strong desire to help others.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow safety and cleanliness guidelines.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions from supervisors.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay focused.
• Previous experience in cleaning or maintenance is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently and communicate in English (verbally and in writing) at or above an 8th-grade level.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.
• Capability to handle mental/visual fatigue typical of jobs with frequent deadlines.
• Regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights (up to 50 pounds) and assist with heavier tasks.
• Perform duties while standing, sitting, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Work on a stepladder at heights up to four feet and maintain good balance.
• Occasional exposure to risk when working with electrical equipment or in confined spaces.
• Ability to walk stairs and handle emergency or crisis situations as needed.
• Wear protective clothing, including gloves, eye protection, face protection, and shoe covers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with shift differential pay.
• Comprehensive Wellness Program.
• Benefits start on Day 1.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunities for learning and growth in the healthcare field.
• Recognition as part of a hospital that values hard work and dedication to community health.