Environmental Services Project Technician - Environmental Services

Providence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Tech to maintain the hospital's cleanliness and infection control standards. The role requires self-direction, prioritization, and competency with floor maintenance across tile, linoleum, carpet, and wood.

Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare or hotel settings, plus any Vo-Tech certification. Join a culture focused on patient care, teamwork, and delivering high-quality environments for patients and staff in Seattle.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in environmental services in a healthcare or hotel setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain floors (tile, linoleum, carpet, wood) with proper procedures.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and safe handling of medical waste.
• Prioritize tasks and demonstrate self-direction with minimal supervision.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and according to established standards.

Job description

This position is a member of a multi-disciplinary team that maintains the physical environment of the hospital at the highest level of cleanliness, both from an appearance and infection control standpoint. This position must demonstrate proficiency in all basic and complex cleaning procedures and protocols utilized by both the Tech I and Tech II, in all areas maintained by this department. Interaction/contact with visitors, patients or staff may vary from limited to high. Position requires self direction and ability to prioritize multiple tasks without specific guidance from supervisor. Person must demonstrate competency in all steps of floor maintenance for all floor coverings (tile, linoleum, carpet, wood). Must be knowledgeable in the safe handling of medical waste, inclusive of, hazardous, regulated, infectious, recyclable and innocuous. Consistently and routinely demonstrate safe work habits in the use of chemicals, equipment, cleaning techniques and infection control methods necessary to maintain the departments established quality standards. Demonstrated knowledge, skill, and as required, license for operating required equipment.

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in environmental services in a healthcare or hotel setting. Experience as a project crew member from a professional office cleaning company will be considered. Applicable certification from a Vo-Tech school will also be considered for a portion of experience.

Why Join Providence Swedish?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.