Environmental Services Tech (Custodian)

Greene County General Hospital; Linton (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Indiana is seeking an Environmental Services Tech (Custodian) to perform cleaning duties in various hospital and clinic areas while following safety protocols. Responsibilities include cleaning rooms, maintaining high health standards, and reporting maintenance issues. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2-3 years of housekeeping experience, and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. This role may require travel to offsite clinics and the operation of cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years previous housekeeping/janitorial experience preferred.
• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician preferred within one year of hire.
• Valid Indiana Driver’s license is required.
• 2–3 years housekeeping/janitorial experience preferred.
• Certified Healthcare Environment Services Technician preferred within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, hallways, and patient areas according to health standards.
• Use proper protocols for cleaning and handling biohazardous materials.
• Report maintenance requirements to the Director of Maintenance.
• Keep storage areas and carts clean and organized.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Report maintenance, safety concerns and quality issues to supervision.

Skills

Housekeeping/janitorial experience

Knowledge of safety procedures

Ability to operate cleaning equipment

Patient privacy

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Environmental Services equipment

Job description

Environmental Services Tech (Custodian)

Performs a combination of cleaning duties in the hospital/clinics and patient care areas while following hospital safety protocols. Job duties may require travel to offsite clinics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
• Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Sweep, and scrub floors, using brooms and mops.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Sort, count, and mark clean linens, and store them on linen shelves.
• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms and public areas as assigned daily, following environmental services procedures.
• May work with biohazardous materials, using proper protocol for use and disposal.
• Reports all building and/or furniture maintenance requirements to the Director of Maintenance.
• Responsible for the operation of cleaning equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Protects patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates clear ownership of workplace and patient safety.
• Reports mistakes, near misses, adverse events and quality and safety concerns.
• Participates in the development and implementation of safety and quality improvement activities.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirement

Education: High School diploma or GED required

Licensure/Certification: Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician preferred within one year of hire. A valid Indiana Driver’s license is required.

Experience: 2 – 3 years previous housekeeping/janitorial experience preferred. Knowledge of safety procedures. Must be able to operate Environmental Services equipment. Ability to read directions on labels. Ability to follow verbal instructions.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing and walking. May frequently lift up to 50 lbs. Frequent reaching, stooping, and bending.

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