EVS Technician (Travel Group, On-Call)

About the role

EVS Technicians are responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment in patient, staff, and public areas. This includes performing a variety of cleaning tasks, operating cleaning equipment, moving linens, and ensuring compliance with safety and security policies.

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient, staff, and public areas using the appropriate cleaning solutions and the 7-step cleaning procedure.
• 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.
• Project completion such as scrubbing/stripping and refinishing floors, bonnet boffing, and extracting carpets.
• Extracts upholstery, cleans wheelchairs, lights, vents, and radiators.
• Move clean and/or soiled linen carts to/from patient and other areas, properly protected.
• Discharge/transfer cleaning (inpatient only), end of day terminal cleaning.
• Wears protective attire (i.e: goggles, gloves, gowns) for safety purposes.
• Functions as a contributing member of an Environmental Services Team.
• Conducts routine surveillance of the interior building spaces, and takes appropriate action to prevent violation of KFHPW safety and security policies.
• Lock doors, arm alarms as required.
• Sweep exterior sidewalks adjacent to entryways.
• Perform snow removal duties as needed.
• Alerts Facilities team of work order items.
• Low level maintenance such as unplugging toilets and sinks.
• Knowledge of chemical usage and dilutions.
• Remove medical waste receptacles, label and store according to procedure.
• Thoroughly clean working equipment.
• Store as recommended by manufacturer to ensure extended use and value.
• Stock all paper products and soap.
• Shows initiative in the thorough manner in which work is completed.
• Takes care of situations when they arise.
• Maintains a safe working environment following all OSHA WISHA regulations.
• Understands and complies with Washington State Department of Health guidelines and codes.
• Cleans corridors and public areas using the 4-step cleaning procedure.
• Move furniture and equipment for cleaning, re-arranging.
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.

Requirements

One (1) year of custodial experience in an outpatient setting. High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) preferred.

Qualifications

Customer service and communication skills.

Skills

Knowledge of chemical usage and dilutions.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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