Environmental Services Tech - PD

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking an Environmental Services worker to maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized hospital environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will perform demanding cleaning tasks, transport and dispose of waste, and help keep floors and areas in top condition under supervision of Environmental Services leadership.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to follow policies, and a valid driver’s license with required DOT Medical Waste certification within 90

Qualifications

• Manual dexterity of all limbs.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Ability to perform strenuous work assignments for long periods of time.
• Ability to operate complex machines and equipment related to housekeeping functions.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and restocks all carts and equipment at the end of shift.
• Cleans assigned areas by performing duties per department policies and procedures.
• Dust mops, wet mops, and/or buffs the floors using automatic equipment.
• Vacuums carpets, moving furniture and equipment as needed.
• Strip and resurface hard floors
• Shampoo, bonnet buff and extract carpets
• Load, unload, and transport furniture, equipment and trash cans.
• Clean outside trash area, sweep entrances, wash windows.
• Clean walls, vents, furnishings, fixtures, ceilings and other surfaces as directed.
• Reports any unsafe or hazardous conditions immediately to supervisor
• Collect, transport and store infectious waste materials.
• Collect and transport soiled linen throughout the facility and delivers to the Laundry

Skills

Manual dexterity

Follow instructions

Physically fit

Operate housekeeping equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Driver’s License

DOT Medical Waste Certificate

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Department:Environmental ServicesWork under the supervision of Environmental Services/Assistant Director/Supervisors. Performs a wide variety of highly demanding physical activities to assist in maintaining the hospital in a clean, sanitary, organized and attractive condition for patients, employees and visitors. Performs all other duties as assigned. Selects and obtains materials and supplies from designated area, stocks cart and reports to assigned areas.Primary Duties:Cleans and restocks all carts and equipment at the end of shift.Cleans assigned areas by performing duties per department policies and procedures.Dust mops, wet mops, and/or buffs the floors using automatic equipmentVacuums carpets, moving furniture and equipment as neededStrip and resurface hard floorsShampoo, bonnet buff and extract carpetsLoad, unload, and transport furniture, equipment and trash cans.Clean outside trash area, sweep entrances, wash windows.Clean walls, vents, furnishings, fixtures, ceilings and other surfaces as directed.Reports any unsafe or hazardous conditions immediately to supervisorCollect, transport and store infectious waste materials.Collect and transport soiled linen throughout the facility and delivers to the LaundryJob Requirements:Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.Licensure: Valid Driver’s License required. California Department of Transportation Medical Waste certificate required. New hires/Transfers have 90 days from date of hire/transfer to obtain DOT Medical Waste Certificate.Experience: Preferred but not required.Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Manual dexterity of all limbs. Ability to follow instructions and procedures. Ability to perform strenuous work assignments for long periods of time. Ability to operate complex machines and equipment related to housekeeping functions.Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $29.75 - $32.95. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.Job Specifications: Union: NUHW Work Shift: Variable FTE: 0.0 Scheduled Hours: 0If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!