Environmental Services Tech

Welia Health; Mora (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Minnesota is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services staff member to ensure cleanliness and sanitation of assigned areas. Responsibilities include cleaning various surfaces, handling waste according to policy, and participating in departmental meetings. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to lift up to 40 pounds. This position offers the opportunity to maintain high cleanliness standards in a vital healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Related experience or training is preferred.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize assigned areas as per policies.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards throughout facility.
• Complete assigned daily housekeeping tasks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department: Environmental Services
Reports To: Environmental Services Supervisor

SUMMARY

Clean and sanitize rooms and furnishings in assigned work area, following established policies and procedures, to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and prioritizes cleaning schedule for the day.
• Cleans assigned area daily according to policies and procedures.
• Mops, vacuums and burnish floors.
• Washes mirrors, windows and ledges.
• Washes walls, ceilings, doors, mopboards and light fixtures.
• Clears TV's, clocks, pictures, phones, vents, registers, all furniture.
• Clears stairways, elevators, refrigerators.
• Clears beds, closets, over‑bed tables and bedside units.
• Removes soiled drapes and hangs clean drapes.
• Clears toilets, bedpans, sinks and tubs.
• Handles and transports garbage and linen (soiled and clean) to designated area according to policy and procedures.
• Knows, understands and follows the established cleaning procedures.
• Completes and documents assigned daily and annual housekeeping tasks.
• Recommends equipment maintenance when needed.
• Participates in and contributes to monthly department meetings.
• Demonstrates organizational values in daily work.
• Supports the policies and procedures of the organization and the standards of the Joint Commission as required for full accreditation.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or the equivalent; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb a ladder to clean surfaces at ceiling level or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, 4’ 6” high. Occasionally pull and/or push heavy equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Welia Health is an equal‑opportunity employer.