Environmental Services Tech, Pontotoc, Variable Shifts

Agupdate; Pontotoc, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks an Environmental Services Technician I to maintain a clean, safe environment supporting high-quality care. You will perform daily and special cleaning across patient areas, adhering to infection control standards while staying adaptable to team needs and ongoing training.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; hospital experience is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and a customer-focused attitude in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in hospital setting preferred.
• Strong reading, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of patient rooms, bathrooms, trash receptacles and common areas per procedures.
• Carry out special cleaning and other area assignments as needed.
• Adhere to safety and infection control standards at all times.
• Deliver cleaning services in a timely, confidential and professional manner.
• Support team through willingness, ability and customer-focused attitude.
• Attend inservices and performance improvement activities, including Excel.

Skills

Reading & writing

Interdepartmental communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' '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.

What Connects You

NMHS Connections

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.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or GED equivalent. Required

Licenses and Certifications

Work Experience

. Previous experience in the hospital setting. Preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 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 - Constantly


• Sitting - Frequently


• Lifting/Carrying - Rarely, 50 lbs


• Pushing/Pulling - Frequently


• Climbing - Occassionally


• Balancing - Occassionally


• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending - Frequently


• Reaching/Over Head Work - Frequently


• Grasping - Frequently


• Speaking - Occasionally


• Hearing - Constantly


• Repetitive Motions - Constantly


• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations - Frequently

Benefits A****vailable

• Continuing Education


• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions


• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance


• Wellness Programs and Incentives


• Referral Bonuses


• Employee Assistance Program


• Medical Benefits


• Dental Benefits


• Vision 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