Environmental Services Tech

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital; Spring Hill (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley, CA, is searching for an Environmental Services Tech to maintain cleanliness and infection control across all campuses. You’ll execute cleaning protocols daily with appropriate equipment and chemicals, and engage in quality checks and staff development to uphold high standards.

The role focuses on safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff, including cleaning rooms, public areas, and facilities in multiple hospital areas.

Qualifications

• Able to read, speak and write English.
• Physically able to walk, stand, stoop, and lift safely.

Responsibilities

• Clean hard floors and carpets using approved methods.
• Maintain infection control and sanitation across campuses.
• Assist in supplies stocking and keeping work areas orderly.
• Prepare rooms for patient care and assist with facility setups.

Skills

Read/Write English

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Environmental Services Tech, you will perform a variety of essential cleaning tasks necessary to maintain and improve the appearance and sanitary condition of all campuses.

Every day you will meticulously execute assigned cleaning protocols, utilizing appropriate equipment and chemicals to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and infection control. You will actively participate in quality control checks, identifying areas for improvement and helping to uphold our high standards. Additionally, you will engage in staff development initiatives, learning new techniques and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will consistently demonstrate a strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to maintaining a pristine and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff across all campuses.

• Cleans:Hard floor by dusting, damp mopping, sweeping, stripping and refinishing. Carpeted floors by vacuuming, spotting, shampooing and extracting. Doors, walls and ceilings and inside windows. Occupied and dismissal patient rooms and bathrooms by damp wiping, dusting furniture, fixtures, counters and shelves. Public areas such as restrooms, lobby areas and waiting rooms by dusting, damp wiping and vacuuming of fixtures, floors, counters, furniture and shelves. Offices by vacuuming, dusting and damp wiping examination rooms, utility rooms, medication rooms, labor/delivery rooms by washing, damp wiping, dusting and mopping. Carts, racks, storage sheds and equipment. Vents - diffuser removal/duct cleaning.


• Infection Control/Environmental Care: Collects, transports and disposes of trash and hazardous waste. Collects, transports and stores soiled linen and infectious waste. Cleans occupied and dismissal isolation rooms following prescribed procedures. Empties and relines wastebaskets and trash containers.


• Stocking/Supplies: Transports supplies, stocks supply room, advises supervisor of supply shortages to assist reordering. Weighs, counts, folds and distributes linen and surgery linen as directed or required.


• Operational Support: Replaces soiled window drapes and cubicle curtains in patient rooms. Washes or replaces shower curtains in bathrooms. Makes beds following prescribed procedures. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Arranges classrooms, conference rooms and other areas to accomodate workshops, seminars, and scheduled meetings by moving tables, chairs and fixtures between and within rooms. Moves furniture and fixtures throughout the hospital and to and from storage areas as needed. Sewer odors first response.

Job Requirements

Required

• Physically able to walk, stand, stoop, and lift safely


• Able to read, speak and write English


• Ability to understand and follow instructions

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1958, Dignity Health - Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Grass Valley, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for three consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.

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