Environmental Services, Tech I

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Winfield (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

403B Retirement Plan with Employer

Wellness Programs and Incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Benefits

License+ Certification Reimbursement

Life, Disability and Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Relocation Assistance

Paid Time Away

Wellness Center Rates

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Winfield, Alabama is hiring a full-time Environmental Services Technician I for evening shifts.

You will perform daily cleaning of patient rooms, bathrooms, hallways, and common areas, including high dusting, sanitizing, waste disposal, and disinfection of walls and ceilings, following department SOPs to maintain a clean, safe environment that supports high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally and in writing; highly desired.
• Good communication with inter/intra departmental staff, patients, families, physicians, and the public; highly desired.
• Must serve diverse patient populations across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of patient rooms, bathrooms, and assigned areas per SOPs.
• Handle special cleaning and other area assignments per SOPs.
• Adhere to general safety and infection control standards.
• Work promptly, efficiently, and professionally to support hospital operations.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Verbal communication

Interdepartmental communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full Time - Evening

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates's "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY The Environmental Services Technician I at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for creating a clean and safe environment to support delivery of high quality care by performing daily and special cleaning that meets departmental procedure and safety and infection control standards. The Environmental Services Technician I remains adaptable and flexible to support team needs as they arise and participates in ongoing professional development.

• Performs daily cleaning of assigned areas (patient rooms, bathrooms, emptying and cleaning trash receptacles, high dusting, sanitizing and spot cleaning, inspection and cleaning of empty patient rooms daily, washing and disinfecting hospital walls and ceilings) according to the standard operating procedures of the department.
• Performs cleaning duties (including special cleaning and other area assignments) according to the standard operating procedures of the department.
• Adheres to general safety and infection control standards.
• Performs responsibilities in a timely, efficient, cost effective, confidential and professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
• Performs other duties as assigned while demonstrating willingness, ability, and team spirit to provide optimal customer satisfaction.
• Attends, demonstrates, and participates in required inservices, performance improvement activities (including EXCEL), and other educational programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or GED equivalent. Required
• Previous experience in the hospital setting. Preferred
• Ability to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in writing; highly desired
• Good communication skills to effectively communicate with inter and intra departmental employees, patients and their family members, physicians, and the public; highly desired
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to proficiently provide service to a customer population to include: neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Must assume primary accountability for performing daily cleaning of assigned areas (patient rooms, bathrooms, emptying and cleaning trash receptacles, high dusting, sanitizing and spot cleaning, inspection and cleaning of empty patient rooms daily, washing and disinfecting hospital walls and ceilings).
• Must perform assigned cleaning duties (including special cleaning and other area assignments) according to the standard operating procedures of the department.
• Must prioritize and make suggestions to his/her supervisor regarding periodical cleaning in assigned areas.
• Must assume responsibility for reporting safety hazards, and cleaning emergency spills when sighted.
• Must perform responsibilities in a timely, efficient, cost effective, confidential and professional manner.
• Must have extensive contact with inter and intra departmental personnel, patients and their family members, physicians, and public.
• Must have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and the public.

Physical Demands

• Standing. Constantly
• Walking. Frequently
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occassionally
• Balancing. Occassionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Frequently
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Occassionally
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Benefits A****vavailable

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• License+ Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Requirements

No additional requirements from any stated in the above description.

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher