Environmental Services Tech (Casual Call, Variable Shift)

Bozeman Health; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bozeman Health seeks a dedicated EVS Technician to perform routine cleaning and disinfection throughout the facility, with primary focus on patient rooms, offices, and general areas.

You will follow established procedures to support infection prevention, patient experience, and a safe environment of care. The role requires a High School diploma, six months of related experience, and CHEST certification, along with PPE handling and proper waste disposal.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of cleaning, hospitality, or healthcare support experience.
• Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) credential.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and discharge cleaning of patient rooms, restrooms, and assigned areas following defined sequence, times, and high-touch surface protocols.
• Safely prepare, use, and store cleaning chemicals and equipment; follow PPE and label/SDS guidance.
• Handle regulated medical waste, sharps containers, and linen according to policy.
• Replenish supplies (e.g., linens, paper goods) and report par levels and equipment needs.
• Maintain equipment (carts, mops, vacuums, microfiber) in clean/working order.
• Document completed tasks in logs or EVS software; elevate maintenance or safety issues promptly.
• Practice excellent customer service; respond to room requests and service calls in a timely, professional manner.
• Adhere to hand hygiene, standard precautions, and safety policies at all times.
• Participate in initial and ongoing EVS training and competency checks.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Communication

Computer/EVS software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CHEST credential

Job description

Provides routine cleaning and disinfection services throughout the facility with primary focus on patient rooms, office, and general areas. Follows established procedures to support infection prevention, patient experience, and a safe environment of care.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of cleaning, hospitality, or healthcare support experience.
• Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) credential.

Essential Job Functions

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Perform daily and discharge cleaning of patient rooms, restrooms, and assigned areas following defined sequence, times, and high-touch surface protocols.
• Safely prepare, use, and store cleaning chemicals and equipment; follow PPE and label/SDS guidance.
• Handle regulated medical waste, sharps containers, and linen according to policy.
• Replenish supplies (e.g., linens, paper goods) and report par levels and equipment needs.
• Maintain equipment (carts, mops, vacuums, microfiber) in clean/working order.
• Document completed tasks in logs or EVS software; elevate maintenance or safety issues promptly.
• Practice excellent customer service; respond to room requests and service calls in a timely, professional manner.
• Adhere to hand hygiene, standard precautions, and safety policies at all times.
• Participate in initial and ongoing EVS training and competency checks.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Repeatedly - 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Stand (Continuously): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walk (Continuously): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climb (Repeatedly): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Continuously): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Push/Pull (Continuously): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

Vision (Occasionally): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Exposures (Repeatedly): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

• Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.