Environmental Service Technician (FT) (Evenings)

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital is seeking an Environmental Service Technician for full-time evening shifts in Springfield, OH. The role covers cleaning, stocking, and maintaining housekeeping duties across the Center, reporting to nursing leadership.

Responsibilities include cleaning rooms and common areas, handling waste and supplies, floor care, and assisting with meals and setup for meetings or events. Some physical tasks and attention to patient property are required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of medical supplies.
• Minimum 2 years experience in health care facility.
• Reads, writes, speaks and comprehends the English language.
• Intermittent physical mobility including walking, standing, light lifting and pushing/pulling of carts; must bend and kneel.
• Ability to organize work and follow through on own initiative.
• Basic computer skills; ability to learn inventory system software.
• Familiarity with EDI processes for purchasing supplies.
• Experience preferred in maintenance.
• Good organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and customer relation skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, locker rooms, and other areas to meet health standards.
• Vacuum carpets and upholstery; shampoo as needed.
• Empty wastebaskets and transport waste to disposal areas.
• Sweep, scrub, wash, and polish floors with appropriate equipment.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Keep storage areas and carts stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Polish silver accessories and metal fixtures.
• Replace light bulbs and replenish supplies.
• Move and arrange furniture; assist with meal service per guidelines.
• Observe precautions to protect patient property and report issues.

Skills

Basic knowledge of medical supplies

English literacy

Organizational initiative

Basic computer skills

Teamwork and customer relations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Springfield, OH

Job Id:1144

# of Openings:1

Environmental Service Technician (Full-Time) (Evenings)
We look forward to finding new team members with the commitment and talent to help us provide excellent care for our patients as the best quality, value and choice in the region. At Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, our mission is to Elevate the Standard of Health Care in Our Community , and our core values guide the way we fulfill our mission. In service to each patient, we value quality, compassion, and care you can trust.

Environmental Service Technician (Full-Time) (Evenings)
We look forward to finding new team members with the commitment and talent to help us provide excellent care for our patients as the best quality, value and choice in the region. At Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, our mission is to Elevate the Standard of Health Care in Our Community , and our core values guide the way we fulfill our mission. In service to each patient, we value quality, compassion, and care you can trust.
The Environmental Service Technician is accountable and responsible for all the housekeeping services throughout the Center. Assists in the overall receiving, stocking, and distribution duties adhering to all requirements of the Center’s Materials Management Policy and Procedure Manual. The Environmental Service Technician reports to the Charge Nurse and the Director of Nursing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
• Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Sweep, scrub, wash, and/or polish floors using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Polish silver accessories and metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.
• Remove debris from driveways, garages, and receiving areas.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items.
• Sort, count, and mark clean linens and store them in linen closets.
• Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Request repair services and wait for repair workers to arrive.
• Disinfect equipment and supplies using germicides.
• Hang draperies/cubicle curtains and dust window blinds.
• Move and arrange furniture.
• Observe precautions required to protect patient’s property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
• Help serve meals and refreshments following nurses’ instructions and Center guidelines.
• Prepare rooms for meeting and arrange decorations, media equipment, and furniture for social or business functions.
• Wash dishes and clean kitchens, cooking utensils, and silverware.
• Answer telephones and doorbells.
• Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies using wheeled carts.
• Purchase or order groceries and household supplies to keep kitchens stocked and record expenditures.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of medical supplies.
• Minimum 2 years experience in health care facility.
• Reads, writes, speaks and comprehends the English language.
• Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting, light lifting and pushing and pulling of carts. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist, be able to kneel.
• Ability to organize work and follow through on own initiative.
• Basic computer skills, ability to learn new inventory system software.
• Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Familiarity with EDI (Electronic Data Interface) processes for purchasing supplies.
• Experience preferred in maintenance.
• Good organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and customer relation skills.
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting, light lifting, pulling, or pushing of carts and equipment, etc. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel.