Environmental Services Tech

Ridgeview Medical Center; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Chaska, MN seeks a dedicated Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, welcoming environment in patient and non-patient areas, ensuring the highest quality of service with compassion. You will follow infection control policies, use cleaning chemicals and PPE safely, and collaborate with staff to support a positive hospital experience for patients and families.

Prior healthcare or cleaning experience preferred; strong teamwork and communication skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, hospitality, or commercial cleaning is a plus.
• Ability to pass background checks as required for the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Cleans all patient and non-patient areas to high cleanliness standards.
• Follows infection control policies and standards to minimize transmission of microorganisms.
• Follows proper use of cleaning chemicals and personal protective equipment for safety of patients and staff.
• Promotes and maintains positive internal and external working relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Background check compliance

English communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Autonomy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, healthy and welcoming environment in patient and non-patient areas to ensure that Ridgeview customers and families receive the highest quality of services in a caring and compassionate manner.

Job Functions

1. Cleans all patient and non patient areas to high standards cleanliness.
2. Follows all infection control policies and standards to minimize the transmission of microorganisms.
3. Follows proper use of cleaning chemicals and personal protection equipment for the safety of patients, EVS Tech and staff.
4. Promotes and maintains positive internal and external working relationships.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Ability to perform strenuous work under time constraints
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to understandverbal and written instructions in the English language and respond accordingly in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

License/Certification Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous healthcare, hospitality, or commercial cleaning experience

Cognitive and Mental Demands

Time Awareness - Frequent
Writing - Seldom
Initiation of Work - Frequent
Memory - Frequent
Receptiveness to Change - Occasional
Reasoning - Frequent
Required Sequences in Work - Frequent
Problem Solving - Frequent
Attentiveness Duration - Continuous
Social Interactions - Occasional
Mathematical Aptitude - Seldom
Conflict Management - Seldom
Reading - Seldom
Detail Oriented - Frequent

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.