Environmental Service Specialty Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an Environmental Service Specialty Technician to perform floor care and cleaning across hospital areas, including stairwells, hallways, and public spaces. You will operate scrubbers, buffers, polishers, extractors, and wet vacuums to maintain hard and soft flooring surfaces.

You will work in Specialty Units to ensure a safe care environment, disinfecting and adhering to safety standards while communicating effectively with staff and respecting patient privacy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Experience with floor care in a healthcare setting is advantageous.
• Experience in cleaning and disinfecting in healthcare environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor care and maintenance for hard surfaces and carpeting, including stripping and waxing.
• Support specialty units such as Surgical Services, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, and NICU with cleaning and disinfection.
• Maintain a clean and safe hospital environment; operate floor care equipment safely and effectively.
• Communicate with hospital staff, follow safety and compliance standards, and demonstrate accountability.

Skills

Floor care experience

Healthcare cleaning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Floor care equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Environmental Service Specialty Technician, you will help provide basic and specialized cleaning services throughout the hospital. Your primary focus will be on the maintenance and cleaning of hard and soft flooring surfaces, including stairwells, hallways, and public spaces, using heavy mechanical equipment such as scrubbers, buffers, polishers, extractors, and wet vacuuming equipment, used in the cleaning and maintenance of hard and soft (i.e., carpet) flooring surfaces, including stairwells, hallways and public spaces.

You will also work in Specialty Units, providing a safe care environment for patients, and staff (visitors as appropriate to setting) within a specialty area (surgical services/perioperative suite, cath lab, endoscopy, etc.) achieved by demonstrating the principles of cleaning, disinfecting and quality assurance toward the reduction of harmful pathogens for the benefit of patients, visitors and staff. Other responsibilities may also include work in the Environmental Services Technician classification.

Every day you will maintain a clean and safe environment within the hospital, with a primary focus on floor care and specialized cleaning in various hospital units.

To be successful in this role, you must be proficient in floor care equipment and specialized cleaning and disinfection protocols, strictly adhere to safety and compliance standards, be thorough and proactive, communicate effectively with all hospital personnel while respecting privacy and demonstrate strong personal accountability.

• Responsible for completing as assigned, performs all types of floor care and maintenance throughout the facility, including hard surfaces and carpeting, stripping and waxing floor surfaces
• Performs project work and specialty tasks according to facility needs. Can include tasks such as conference room set up/dismantle according to function sheets and schedules, cleaning of stairwells and elevators, and hanging of cubicle curtains
• Responsible for cleaning and disinfection of specialty units & equipment. Areas include but are not limited to Surgical Services, Labor Delivery, Critical Care, Endoscopy, MRI, Trauma, Cath Lab, NICU, Mental Health and Burn Unit
• Performs duties while demonstrating working knowledge of the health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements, proper and safe chemical use, equipment handling, and labor saving products for all items within the specialty environment tasked with servicing

Job Requirements

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED
• Floor care experience
• Previous healthcare experience

Where You\'ll Work

Hello Humankindness Where Compassion Meets Innovation: Your Career at AZ General Hospital Laveen Are you ready to be part of something bigger? At AZ General Hospital Laveen, we\'re not just a healthcare facility – we\'re a close-knit community dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors. As a 16-bed non-profit hospital, we offer a unique opportunity to provide highly personalized, quality healthcare right here in Laveen, Arizona, and the surrounding areas.

Join a Legacy of Care, Shape the Future of Health.

We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This means immense resources, unparalleled opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to making healthcare accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

But at Laveen, you\'ll experience the best of both worlds:

• The Power of Proximity: In our intimate 16-bed setting, you\'ll foster deeper connections with your patients, their families, and your colleagues. You\'ll truly see the impact of your work every single day.
• A Collaborative Spirit: We work hand-in-hand with SJHMC Arizona, fostering a dynamic environment of shared knowledge and best practices. You\'ll be part of a team that thrives on innovation and mutual support.
• Impactful Innovation: We believe in delivering care in new and innovative ways. If you\'re someone who thinks creatively, embraces challenges, and is eager to explore cutting-edge solutions, you\'ll find your perfect home here.

If these values resonate with you, and you\'re ready to contribute your skills, compassion, and innovative spirit to a team that truly cares, then you belong with us.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $24.41 /hour