Environmental Services Associate Full Time

Banner Health; Ogallala (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking an Environmental Services Technician in Ogallala, NE. The role supports a clean, safe hospital environment by performing daily cleaning tasks in patient rooms and common areas. Work schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, with 2pm–10:30pm shifts, weekend rotations, and holidays required.

The team prioritizes safety and high morale for patients, visitors, and staff. As part of Environmental Services, you will ensure proper waste handling, supply management, and

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Read and understand material safety data sheets and chemical instructions.
• Previous related experience in environmental services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning tasks (dusting, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming, polishing) according to policy.
• Empties hampers, transports soiled linen, trash, and medical waste.
• Restocks supplies (toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap) in assigned areas.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and logs usage; notifies for repairs.
• Possibly performs special projects like windows/wall washing and heavy cleaning.
• Responds to questions from patients, staff and visitors; supports customer service goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Primary City/State: Ogallala, Nebraska Department Name: Environmental Svcs-Hosp Work Shift: Evening Job Category: Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary **** $1,000 Hire On Incentive Available **** Find your path in health care. Operating a hospital is more than IV bags and trauma rooms. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients.

Ogallala offers one of Nebraska's most popular recreational areas Lake McConaughy, the state's largest lake. There are all sorts of activities here from boating, fishing and camping to viewing the diverse avian populations. West Wing Golf Club provides a relaxing 18-hole game through moguls and greens while a stroll down Main Street offers a glimpse into life in a 19th Century town. As part of the EVS team, you will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the hospital making it safe our employees, patients and families This position is full time, 40 hours per week working 2pm-10:30pm! Weekend rotations and holidays are required in this role.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs all cleaning of patient rooms and/or assigned areas. Works as a member of the environmental service team to ensure the safety, health, and high morale of patients, visitors and staff by helping to provide a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment with minimal interference to others.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs a variety of assigned cleaning tasks, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming and polishing according to departmental policy and procedures. Must plan the completion of these tasks daily.
2. Empties hampers and transports of soiled linen. Empties trash containers and removes all trash. Empties all medical waste containers, including sharps.
3. Inventories, restocks and replenish supplies such as toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap, etcetera, located in all assigned areas of the facility.
4. Maintains cleanliness of departmental equipment and notifies appropriate personnel as repairs become necessary. Protects equipment from damage by proper use; properly logs out and in equipment that has been used.
5. May perform special projects such as: windows washing, wall washing, removing heavily soiled items or furnishings.
6. Responds to questions and requests from patients, staff and visitors. Meets or exceeds goals for customer service satisfaction.

Under regular supervision, this position has responsibility at an assigned facility/area only. Internal customers include facility staff, physicians, nurses, patients, visitors, supervisors, managers, and executives. External customers include visitors, patients, and employees from other company and non-company facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision. Must be able to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively with others by phone and verbally. Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets and instructions for mixing and use of cleaning chemicals, and able to fill out chemical identification stickers. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at Olive Branch Senior Center must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous related experience and familiarity with environmental services equipment and cleaning techniques is preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.