ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECH 1

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with employer match

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare is seeking an Environmental Services Tech I to provide comprehensive cleaning across patient and non-patient areas in a hospital environment. You will handle floors, carpets, and surfaces, maintain clean surroundings, and report repair needs while following infection prevention standards.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and adherence to Covenant HealthCare values as part of delivering Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Prefer healthcare EVS experience and cleaning in healthcare settings.
• Basic computer skills to access scheduling software and learning modules.
• Completion of EVS New Employee Training Program within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Total environmental cleaning of assigned area(s).
• Discharge, occupied, and non-patient room cleaning; support area cleaning.
• Remake beds, replace supplies, move equipment to facilitate cleaning.
• Handle linens, waste, and recycling per policy; transport trash.
• Maintain equipment and store cleaning solutions safely; assist EVS onboarding.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Email scheduling software

Bed tracking tools

Online learning modules

Job description

Overview

The role of the Environmental Services Tech I (EVS Tech I) is to comply with the standards of performance for the environmental upkeep of Covenant HealthCare. This includes all EVS Tech I responsibilities. Additionally, all floor, carpet, and surface care as well as miscellaneous project and deep cleaning work in all patient, non-patient, support and other areas of the facility. These duties are to be completed while working in compliance with mandated regulations and standards regarding infection prevention and control, sanitation, and overall cleanliness. The EVS Tech I assist in the upkeep and maintenance of the facility by reporting items needing fixing or repair to the appropriate person(s).

The EVS Tech I demonstrate excellent customer service performance in that his/ her attitudes and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. This includes providing basic needs and service to customers and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Total Environmental cleaning of assigned area(s).
• Discharge patient room cleaning
• Occupied patient room cleaning
• Non-patient room cleaning
• Support area cleaning
• Remake beds as assigned
• Replace supplies, change curtains and drapes, move and transport equipment and furnishings to facilitate cleaning.
• Handle clean and soiled linens according to policy, including clearing of linen chutes and transportation off of floors.
• Utilize and comply with standards relating to Universal Precautions as appropriate
• Empty and maintain waste and recycling containers using appropriate liners.
• Handle trash according to standards, including transportation of trash, chute clearing compactor filling and operation.
• Assess the overall condition of area and equipment, taking proper action complying with standards for items needing fixing, repair or maintenance.
• Change out needle boxes
• Maintain the cleaning and storing of equipment in functional order.
• Assist in onboarding EVS staff post EVS Training program.
• Cleaning of Elevators, stairwells and windows.
• Properly store and label all cleaning solutions and chemicals
• Maintain, stock and utilize supplies in storage rooms and EVS closets appropriately
• Maintain Linen closets, ensuring cleanliness and organization
• Vacuuming of floors and maintaining carpet cleaning tools to ensure proper operation
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent
• Prefer previous environmental experience in a healthcare setting
• Prefer previous experience in all types of floor, carpet and surface cleaning/ care
• Successful completion of EVS New Employee Training Program (6 months after hire)
• Proficiency in EVS Tech I responsibilities

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Prefer knowledge of cleaning and general environmental care procedures, including floor and carpet care
• Prefer knowledge of waste management and universal precautions
• Operation of basic electronic/ technological devices
• Operation of equipment and tools to effectively and efficiently clean floors, carpets, and other surfaces
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills- for interacting with fellow co-workers, Covenant HealthCare patients and visitors, complying with Covenant HealthCare philosophies
• Able to work independently (individually) and as part of a team
• Able to work with frequent interruptions
• Able to problem solve and exercise sound, sufficient judgement and flexibility to meet changing priorities
• Able to take direction and supervision from varying amount of people
• Able to deal with stressful situations
• Able to demonstrate actions in compliance with Covenant HealthCare philosophies
• Basic Computer skills to access email scheduling software, email, bed tracking tools, and online learning modules.

Working Conditions/ Physical Demands

• Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Frequent lifting up to 20lbs.
• Frequent standing, pushing, pulling, balancing, reaching, handling
• Frequent feeling, hearing, tasting, smelling, near vision
• Frequent midrange vision, far vision, depth perception
• Frequent visual accommodation, color vision, field of vision
• Frequent repetitive motion
• Occasional lifting up to 100 or more lbs.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching. Occasional squatting, crawling, twisting, repetitive arm movements, and talking.

Why Work at Covenant HealthCare

At Covenant HealthCare, we are united by a shared mission of providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. We foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, accountability, respect, customer service, and enthusiasm, where every employee plays an important role in delivering patient-centered care and making a difference in our community.

Our Benefits Include

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities