Environmental Services Technician

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare is seeking an Environmental Services Associate at a Jackson hospital to perform cleaning duties in designated areas and maintain an aseptic environment. You will interact with patients and families while following department procedures and schedules.

The role requires 8–10 hour shifts, with a schedule that may include every other weekend or two weekends with an off-weekend, and on-call/overtime as needed. Training is provided by the department.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Be able to follow written and oral instructions and to record assignments completed in basic log.
• Two weeks of on the job training in department.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning in assigned areas following established schedules and methods.
• Dust surfaces, empty trash, damp wipe fixtures, polish restroom fixtures daily.
• Maintain equipment and report malfunctions; assist in cleaning spills and dismissals; attend meetings and trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Equipment operation

Education

Ability to understand and communicate verbally and in writing

Follow written and oral instructions

Job description

Category:

Support Services

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

Other Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Employee is to perform specific cleaning duties of assigned areas to maintain a clean ad aseptic environment throughout JMCGH in accordance with the standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department. Cleans for and interacts with patients and patient’s families, including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Incumbent will report directly to the supervisor of the assigned unit. The incumbent works 8 to 10 hours per day, with a schedule to include either every other weekend, or working two weekends and off one, depending on the shift and area assigned. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for performing cleaning functions in assigned areas, following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Responsible for recognizing that an area needs to be cleaned and taking the necessary initiative to clean the area; dust horizontal surfaces that collect dust.
• Empty waste receptacles, remove trash, damp wipe inside/outside and reline; damp wipe, dust or vacuum clean all furniture; clean and polish porcelain and metal fixtures in restrooms; spot clean all walls, doors and windows daily; dust and wet mop floors of offices, rooms and restrooms; polish metal surfaces; replenish supplies such as soap, toilet paper and paper towels; clean and make beds when assigned; perform dismissal cleaning as assigned; spot vacuum carpet.
• Responsible for maintaining the assigned equipment in clean condition; maintain the work area in a clean and neat state; observing and reporting equipment, furniture, fixtures and building malfunctions or deficiencies in a timely manner; and using own initiative to correct housekeeping discrepancies that are noticed without supervisory direction. Responsible for assisting in cleaning emergency spills when observed or when requested; completing low dusting as required; checking drapes or blinds daily and cleaning per schedule; cleaning public areas including furniture, discarding old magazines and policing regularly; and checking and cleaning windows and ledges closely.
• Responsible for properly responding during any called situations or other emergencies; maintaining flexibility in work assignments and hours due to changing priorities for the benefit of the hospital and all its patients; maintain sound safety practices/conditions through good body mechanics and appropriate management of equipment and supplies. Responsible for performing the number of dismissal cleanings appropriate to his/her area; attend and participate in monthly employee meetings and weekly in-service training sessions; and meeting and maintaining hospital and department uniform and grooming standards.
• Direct contact with patients, visitors and hospital staff, while performing the cleaning functions in assigned areas, for the purpose of providing quality housekeeping services and positive public relations.
• Expected to make decisions in the following areas with submitting those decisions to the E.S. manager for prior approval; cleaning dismissals on a timely basis, reporting safety hazards and the cleaning of emergency spills. Submits the following types of decisions to the E.S.
• Manager for prior approval; utilization of incumbent’s time and energy in areas other than specific assigned area.
• Self-motivation required to daily performing a highly repetitive, often non-stimulating and sometimes undesirable tasks with a positive attitude, also the maintenance of cleanliness and pleasant aesthetics in assigned area while under constant conditions of high occupancy and traffic.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Ability to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Be able to follow written and oral instructions and to record assignments completed in basic log.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• N/A

EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to perform cleaning procedures according to written guidelines as acquired through two weeks of on the job training in department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate/use equipment provided by the department to facilitate the procedures performed.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.