Environmental Services Tech

St Francis Hospital; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St Francis Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. You will perform routine cleaning, follow departmental procedures, and provide excellent customer service while supporting a secure hospital setting.

The role requires meticulous attention to cleanliness, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to handle laundry, waste, and responsive service in a busy health care environment.

Qualifications

• Cleanliness and safety-focused cleaning
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to follow departmental procedures and standards

Responsibilities

• Perform 6 step daily cleaning in patient rooms to a level acceptable to the patient
• Perform checkout cleaning in patient rooms including medical equipment according to policies
• Conduct intensive cleaning in Emergency Department, Surgery and Pharmacy to eliminate infection risk
• Remove and transport soiled linens, trash, infectious waste and recycling per policy
• Prioritize assisting customers above all other duties
• Follow organizational customer service script when cleaning occupied rooms

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Environmental Services Technician, you will maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, staff, and visitors, strictly following established departmental procedures and standards. Every day you will perform cleaning duties with meticulous attention to detail, ensure all areas meet hygiene and safety requirements, and provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and other staff members. To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong work ethic, thorough attention to cleanliness and safety, and excellent customer service skills, contributing to a secure and welcoming hospital environment.

• Perform 6 step daily cleaning procedure in patient room to a level acceptable to the patient.
  
• Perform checkout cleaning procedure in patient room according to departmental policies and procedures, including medical equipment.
  
• Perform intensive cleaning procedures in specialty areas such as Emergency Department, Surgery and Pharmacy to a level acceptable that eliminates the risk of infection to the patient.
  
• Removes and transports soiled linens, trash, infectious waste and recycling according to departmental policy and procedures.
  
• Prioritize assisting customers above all other duties.
  
• When cleaning an occupied room the Environmental Services Worker will follow organizational customer service script.

Job Requirements

Preferred

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Previous healthcare experience

Where You'll Work

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service. It's an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.