Environmental Services Tech Senior

Corewell Health Corporate; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Senior Environmental Service Technician at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. You will clean and disinfect patient rooms and offices, remove linens and waste, and maintain floors and upholstery.

As a senior technician, you will train teammates on procedures and expectations, promoting a safe and efficient hospital environment. Responsibilities include coordinating tasks, conducting quality inspections, and collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CERT-Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) certification preferred (1 year).
• Leadership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, offices and ancillary areas according to procedures.
• Remove linens and waste streams; ensure proper disposal.
• Perform interim and restorative maintenance on floors, carpets and upholstery.
• Assemble, maintain and store department equipment and supplies.
• Train and guide Environmental Services staff on procedures and quality standards.
• Coordinate work assignments, inspect performance, and ensure quality.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CHEST Certification (Health Care Environmental Services Technician)

Job description

Job Summary

You can make a difference in patients' lives as a Senior Environmental Service Technician with Corewell Health. Your contributions in this role have a direct impact on both high-quality care and the effectiveness of the team around you; you'll be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting assigned work areas, removing medical waste, trash, and linens, and maintaining the appearance and condition of our floors, carpets, and upholstery. Plus, as a Senior Technician, you'll train team members on departmental procedures and expectations. Communication and collaboration with other team members are essential to ensure continuity of service and help foster a positive work environment.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the cleaning, disinfecting and stocking of patient rooms, offices and ancillary areas according to established procedures.
• Responsible for the removal and disposal of linens and waste streams.
• Performs interim and restorative maintenance to hard floor, carpets and upholstery according to procedures.
• Assembles, maintains and stores equipment/supplies that are necessary to complete tasks according to department standards.
• Provides training and ongoing instruction to new and existing Environmental Services staff on the department cleaning procedures and expectations, and all departmental quality, safety, and customer service standards and expectations.
• Assigns, coordinates, inspects employee work assignments, and completes quality assurance inspections.
• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the team and across departments in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services.
• Acts as team lead during uplines absence and reports work-related issues to upline.
• May be expected to work at various department sites for coverage and due to business need.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months of relevant experience public service and or customer service experience in a hotel, hospital, environmental services, or janitorial experience
• Required 6 months of relevant experience
• Leadership Preferred
• CERT-Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) - AHE Association for the Healthcare Environment (1 Year preferred)

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE – Blodgett Hospital – 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids Department Name Environmental Services Blodgett – Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Every other weekend

Employment and Work Conditions

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

About Corewell Health

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.