Environmental Services Technician

Catholic Health Initiatives; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as an Environmental Services Technician where your role is vital in maintaining a safe and sanitized environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of the community. You'll be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting various areas, operating cleaning equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. With a supportive work culture that values growth and compassion, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in healthcare. Embrace the chance to work in a rewarding environment that prioritizes community health and safety.

Benefits

New Hire Sign-on Bonus

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

• No experience required, but attention to detail and safety is crucial.
• Preferred: High School Diploma for better understanding of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects patient and public areas daily.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment safely.
• Handles waste disposal and reports maintenance needs.

Skills

Sanitization and Disinfection

Attention to Detail

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mechanical Floor Cleaners

Vacuum Cleaners

Job description

Overview

$1,500 New Hire Sign on Bonus Eligible

Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities.

What sets us apart from other healthcare organizations? How much time do you have? In short, it all starts with our current employees. They believe in living our mission to provide compassion to everyone. We, in turn, believe that growing and supporting our people allows us to deliver a higher degree of quality care to our patients. CHI advocates for all who live in the communities we serve, especially the most vulnerable. Choose an organization who will champion your talents and nurture your career. Choose CHI!

At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

As an Environmental Services Technician (EVS) at CHI Health, you’ll join a team of EVS techs who prioritize the safety of our employees, patients, and visitors by ensuring a safe and sanitized environment for all.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to understand the importance of why and how we sanitize and disinfect different environments. You are in total control of your space - where process and supplies matter. You appreciate the cleanliness of our hospital, and it is a direct reflection of how we care for the people in our community.

We provide you with personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep you safe while you’re providing that same level of safety to others.

What you’ll do:

1. Cleans and disinfects patient, ancillary and public areas as assigned daily following established procedures.
2. Operates manual, battery-powered and electric equipment such as mechanical floor cleaners and vacuums. Maintains and stores all equipment in a safe, sanitary manner.
3. Collects, handles and disposes of designated waste streams and soiled linens in the prescribed manner.
4. Completes stat and routine discharge room cleans.
5. Identifies and reports work orders for maintenance/refurbishing needs.
6. Inspects EVS equipment for cleanliness and need for repair.

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

No experience required

Preferred:

High School Diploma

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Pay Range

$15.00 - $20.33 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.