Environmental Services Tech

Harlan County Health; Nebraska; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlan County Health System in Alma, NE is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment. The role covers patient rooms, offices, hallways, and hospital housing with routine cleaning and disinfection responsibilities.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent (preferred) and prior environmental services or custodial experience (preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous environmental services, housekeeping, or custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and service patient rooms, offices, hallways, and all inpatient/outpatient areas.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, and equipment; sweep and dust-mop floors.
• Wet mop rooms, corridors, stairways, and public spaces.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms, including fixtures, floors, mirrors, and high-touch surfaces.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mechanical floor scrubbers, buffers, and polishers.
• Empty trash, remove waste and soiled linens, and ensure proper disposal.
• Follow all isolation and infection-control procedures.
• Refill soap, towels, and other supplies.
• Move furniture and equipment for cleaning, room setup, or special events.

Skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Independent work

Safety procedures

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Environmental Services Tech# Environmental Services TechHarlan County Health System - Alma, NE 68920-2132## OverviewSalary Range$17.00 - $19.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh School/GEDTravel PercentageNoneCategoryFacilities## Description**Position Details:*** Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 10:00pm, Rotating Holiday and Weekend On Call**Position Summary:** The Environmental Services Technician ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by performing routine and specialized cleaning tasks in patient rooms, offices, hallways, hospital housing, and other assigned areas of the hospital.**Essential Job Functions:****Routine Cleaning & Disinfection*** Clean and service patient rooms, offices, hallways, and all inpatient/outpatient areas.* Dust furniture, fixtures, and equipment; sweep and dust-mop floors.* Wet mop rooms, corridors, stairways, and public spaces.* Clean and disinfect bathrooms, including fixtures, floors, mirrors, and high-touch surfaces.* Clean windows, glass, vents, and light fixtures.* Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mechanical floor scrubbers, buffers, and polishers.**Waste, Linens & Infection Control*** Empty trash, remove waste and soiled linens, and ensure proper disposal.* Follow all isolation and infection-control procedures.**Operations Support*** Refill soap, towels, and other supplies.* Move furniture and equipment for cleaning, room setup, or special events.* Perform other duties as assigned to support the department.## Qualifications**Qualifications:*** High school diploma or equivalent preferred.* Previous environmental services, housekeeping, or custodial experience preferred.**Core Competencies*** Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff.* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.* Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.* Ability to follow safety, infection control, and isolation procedures.* Ability to use cleaning equipment and handle cleaning chemicals safely.**Working Conditions:** Primarily indoor, onsite work within the hospital environment, requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals, odors, dust, and infectious agents. Must wear appropriate PPE as needed and follow all safety and infection prevention guidelines.*This job description is intended to summarize key responsibilities and requirements. Duties may change at any time. HCHS is an equal opportunity employer.*