ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECH I

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center is hiring for an Environmental Services position focused on high touch surface disinfection and thorough cleaning across clinical and office areas. The role supports patient safety by maintaining clean, organized spaces and following strict infection control procedures.

No prior experience or formal education is required; however, reliable English communication is essential for safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• No formal education required.
• Ability to follow basic oral and written instructions in English for safety in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• High touch surface disinfection and cleaning.
• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, exam rooms, nurse stations, labs, offices, conferences rooms, elevators, stairwells, corridors and adjacent areas.
• Handle and dispose of medical waste and sharps following safety procedures.
• Use proper chemicals, tools and equipment for each situation.
• Clean spills containing blood or potentially infectious material per infection control procedures.
• Occasionally travel to off-site locations.
• Follow departmental regulatory standards for cleaning policies and proper labeling and organized carts.
• Perform hand hygiene and wear PPE according to safety requirements.
• Complete required departmental education and training.
• Represent Environmental Services positively and professionally at all times.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors and staff; report facilities/maintenance issues to Supervisor.

Skills

Attendance discipline

Adaptability

Customer service

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

PPE use

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.

As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

The Ideal Candidate

• Supports co-workers by maintaining attendance requirements.
• Demonstrates willingness to adapt to changing individual and institutional roles, needs, and environment.
• Is dedicated to superior customer service and satisfaction.
• Consistently provides quality products/services.
• Maintains awareness and follows safety policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• High touch surface disinfection and cleaning
• Properly clean and disinfect all types of areas including clinical inpatient/outpatient (patient rooms, exam rooms, nurse stations, etc.), support/common areas, offices, labs, conference rooms, elevators, stairwells, corridors, external grounds, etc.
• Handle and dispose of medical waste and sharps, observing all required precautions, including properly tying and labeling bags
• Use proper chemicals, tools, and equipment for each situation
• Clean spills containing blood or other potentially infectious material using established infection control, safety, and ES departmental procedures.
• Occasionally, may have to travel to off-site locations.
• Follows departmental and other regulatory standards regarding all cleaning policies and procedures (using proper disinfectants, labeling chemical bottles, keeping an organized cart, etc.)
• Performs all essential functions following established safety and infection control requirements (perform hand hygiene, wear PPE, etc.)
• Follow instructions and guidelines set forth by Environmental Services management training and Competencies.
• Demonstrates competency by completing required departmental education and training
• Represents the Environmental Services department positively and professionally at all times.
• Maintains positive relationships andgood communication with patients, visitors, staff members, and those within the Environmental Services department
• Reports all facilities/maintenance issues to Supervisor
• Completes other duties as assigned

Credentials And Qualifications

• No Experience Required.
• No Education Required.
• Ability to follow basic oral/written instructions in English (for the safety of our patients and staff in an emergency situations)

Preferred Qualifications

• Some prior experience in healthcare, Environmental Services, customer service, janitorial, or hospitality (OR) completion of a healthcare environmental services training from MacDonald Training Center.

Salary Range

$16.40 - $22.38

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Moffitt Career Site

If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission, then we have a place for you!

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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