Environmental Services Specialty Tech

Penn State Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to keep patient rooms and hospital areas clean and sanitized, protecting patients and staff. You will perform routine cleaning, follow proper biohazard disposal, and restock supplies to support a safe environment.

Responsibilities include completing floor care tasks, maintaining logs, and operating equipment with care while adhering to safety standards and infection control practices.

Qualifications

• High School GED or High School Diploma with healthcare experience.
• Ability to follow safety and infection control protocols.
• Attention to detail in cleaning and sanitization tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor care across patient rooms and hospital areas, including hard surfaces and carpeting.
• Adhere to safety, risk management and infection control standards.
• Maintain floor care logs and use floor equipment according to procedures.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and request aid when needed.
• Refill dispensers and deliver clean linens as part of routine tasks.

Skills

Floor care

Safety compliance

Detail oriented

Education

High School GED General Studies

High School Graduate General Studies

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.
Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens.
To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.

• Floor Care:
• Responsible for completing as assigned, performs all types of floor care and maintenance throughout the facility, including hard surfaces and carpeting.
• Adhere to all organizational safety, risk management and infection control standards while promoting a culture of safety.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on floor equipment; requesting assistance from plant operations and maintenance as needed.
• Maintains accurate floor care logs and checklists.
• Operates all equipment with care and according to facility and manufacturers safety standards and procedures.

Job Requirements

Preferred

• High School GED General Studies and Previous healthcare experience., upon hire or
• High School Graduate General Studies and Previous healthcare experience., upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.