Environmental Services Tech

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Night Environmental Services Technician to perform daily cleaning and supply of patient rooms, wards, lounges, restrooms, and offices in alignment with hospital standards and safety goals. The role requires 1 year of experience in fast-paced settings; hospital experience and a High School diploma are preferred.

The incumbent will handle cleaning chemicals correctly, support safe patient care, and assist with turnover and adherence to procedures in a

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides cleaning and supply of patient rooms and common areas as assigned.
• Follows established schedules and methods to maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Dusts surfaces, empties trash, and cleans bathrooms.
• Replenishes room supplies and supports turnover and admissions/discharges cleaning.
• Complies with chemical handling, labeling, and disposal procedures.
• Supports continuous quality improvement of services.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Chemical handling

Spill response

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Shift

Night

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

10:30 PM

Shift End Time

7:00 AM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Performs daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, wards, nursing stations, lounges, restrooms, offices, and other assigned areas in accordance with the standards set by the Environmental Services department and hospital objectives in support of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission, vision, and values. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital setting
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Education

• N/A

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Detailed knowledge of the correct use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment
• Understands procedures for handling, mixing, using, labeling, and disposal of all chemicals used in performing job functions
• Knows correct methods for cleaning up chemical spills and the procedure for reacting to chemical exposures

Job Responsibilities

• Provides excellent service routinely in interactions with all customers, including coworkers, patients, visitors, physician, and volunteers.
• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Dusts horizontal surfaces that collect dust.
• Empties wastepaper baskets, removes trash, and cleans inside/outside trash container.
• Spot cleans walls and windows.
• Replenishes room supplies.
• Dump wipes and cleans all furniture, cleans, and polishes metal and porcelain fixtures in the bathroom, and polishes metal surfaces.
• Dries and wet mops floors of rooms and offices and spot cleans carpets as needed.
• Makes beds as needed and sorts/distributes linens as assigned.
• Performs checkout cleaning as assigned.
• Complies with procedures for handling, mixing, using, labeling, and disposal of all chemicals used in performing job functions.
• Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of quality of services provided.
• Effectively supports admissions, discharges, and transfers process through timely and efficient response and turnover of discharge and transfer cleaning needs. Takes initiative to communicate any barriers to appropriate leader.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Environmental Services