Environmental Services Assistant

Advocate Health Care; Oshkosh (WI); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Benefits eligible

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Health Care Oshkosh is seeking a full-time Environmental Services Technician to perform cleaning tasks in patient care areas, offices and public spaces. You will operate power scrubbers, carpet cleaners and other equipment, ensuring a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.

The role requires no formal education or prior experience, and offers benefits eligibility, evening shifts, and a 40-hour workweek. Strong attention to safety and infection control is essential.

Formación

• No formal education required.
• Experience is not required.
• Must be able to operate cleaning equipment and follow instructions.

Responsabilidades

• Clean furniture, carpets, floors, and rooms using power equipment.
• Set up rooms and deliver audiovisual equipment as needed.
• Gathers and disposes trash, recyclables, and medical waste.
• Follow infection control guidelines and MSDS references.

Conocimientos

Equipment operation

Safety protocols

Communication

Customer service

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Educación

No formal education

Herramientas

Power cleaning equipment

Machine scrubbers

Carpet cleaners

Descripción del empleo

Department: 70100 AMC Oshkosh - Surgery Center Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F, Evening shift 3pm-11:30pm, no holidays. May need to adjust hours at times to meet department needs/coverage. Pay Range: $19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities

• Cleans furniture and carpets in rooms, hallways, stairs, and offices using power equipment.
• Cleans and maintains floor surfaces with dry and wet mops.
• Refinishes floors, including machine scrubbing and/or stripping floors and applies floor finish.
• Operates various types of cleaning equipment, both mechanical and electrical.
• Notifies appropriate person of safety hazards and of equipment needing repair.
• Cleans equipment, cart, and service closet daily.
• Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested.
• Uses chemicals, cleaning products and equipment for their intended purpose to maintain a safe, cost-effective environment.
• Ensures all cleaning supplies are labeled and references Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as necessary.
• Sets up rooms for meetings and delivers audio visual equipment to the rooms.
• Cleans patient care areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells.
• Performs scheduled terminal and project cleaning in surgical areas.
• Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows.
• Dusts and mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other areas of the facility.
• Gathers and disposes recyclables, trash, and medical waste.
• Collects hazardous trash following established infection control guidelines.
• Sorts, stocks and delivers linens.
• Gathers and prepares soiled linen for transportation.
• Inventories linens, cleaning supplies and paper supplies and orders additional in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Fills and cleans supply dispensers.
• Replaces cubicle drapes and window coverings.
• Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment used in the care of patients and distributes non‑medical supplies to specific areas.
• Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

None Required.

Education Required

No Formal Education.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Ability to operate various types of cleaning equipment, including machine scrubbers, carpet cleaners, waste compactors, balers, etc. Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and communicate with others. Ability to work alone and to understand the physical arrangements of the facilities. Performs tasks without disrupting operations of the doctors, nurses, patients, public, and other staff. Ability to set priorities, be aware of and follow department policies and procedures in all situations. Basic computer skills. Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to a maximum 5 ft. lift and carry up to 30 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: push/pull up to 50 lbs. with the assistance of other staff and/or devices.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, reach above shoulders and crawl to complete tasks.
• Must also be able to shovel and spread salt or sand on snow, so will be exposed to outside temperatures and weather conditions as necessary.
• Must have ability to walk or stand the majority of the shift.
• Must have ability to wear protective clothing as will have exposure to strong germicidal solutions, cleaning chemicals, temperature changes, soiled linen, infectious waste (blood and body fluids).
• Requires that incumbent be familiar with policies on handling infectious and hazardous waste.
• Must have ability to safely operate power cleaning equipment such as machine scrubbers or carpet cleaners as well as non‑power cleaning equipment and ladders telescoping up to 20 feet.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job, including telephones, zone phones, and pagers.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6billion in annual community benefits.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not‑for‑profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it.

Inspiring Professionals

With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care

We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care.