ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN

St. Joseph Hospital; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital in Lewiston, ME is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and functional environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

The EVS Tech works across laundry, housekeeping, and floor care areas to support patient care and unit operations. The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English, with duties including routine cleaning, linen processing, and responding to call lights as

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Responsible, supportive team player.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work alone.
• English language proficiency (spoken, reading, writing).

Responsibilities

• Routinely cleans, dusts, polishes, vacuums, sweeps, and mops patient rooms and designated areas.
• Empties and cleans wastebaskets; relines and handles linen processing.
• Cleans and disinfects patient equipment and furniture (e.g., wheelchairs).
• Maintains floor care (strips, refinish, buff floors) using appropriate equipment.
• Restocks cleaning supplies and linen stock.
• Responds to patient call lights promptly and courteously; assists with patient transport as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team player

English proficiency

Self-motivation

English comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Environmental Services Technician is an essential care team member who provides indirect patient/resident care and maintains a pleasant, clean, safe, and functional environment for patients, visitors, and employees. The EVS Tech works in the laundry area, housekeeping, and floor care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.

GENERAL CLEANING DUTIES

• Routinely cleans, dusts, polishes, vacuums, sweeps, and mops patient rooms and other designated areas.
• Empties, cleans, and relines wastebaskets and pad containers. Empties hamper and remove soiled linen.
• Cleans and disinfects patient equipment and furniture, including wheelchairs.
• Strips, cleans, and prepares stretchers and beds for new patients.
• Cleans spills as requested according to policies.
• Cleans and disinfects all bathrooms on assigned unit(s).

FLOOR CARE MAINTENANCE

• Cleans, strips, refinishes, and buffs floors using appropriate chemicals and various pieces of equipment such as low and high-speed buffers, auto scrubbers, and wet vacs.
• Vacuums and washes carpets using low-speed scrubbers and carpet extractors.
• Moves furnishings as necessary.

FOLLOW LAUNDRY PROCEDURES

• Layout and prepare linens for processing through various finishing equipment.
• Feed Flatwork Ironer, small piece folder
• Receive linens from the folder, cross folder, or stacker.
• Fold and stack linens according to identification, types, and sizes
• Stock shelves and linen carts according to established par levels

MAINTAIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

• Uses proper universal precautions, chemical safety, and body mechanics.
• Reports and makes out requisitions for needed repairs.
• Monitors, collects, and replaces sharps containers appropriately.

MAINTAIN STOCK AND SUPPLIES

• Restocks and maintains pantry supplies.
• Restocks and maintains cleaning supplies.
• Replenishes paper supplies and soap dispensers as needed.
• Maintains and replenishes housekeeping cart and closet.

PATIENT SERVICES

• Assists in responding to patient call lights promptly and courteously.
• Is flexible in changing routine in response to patient and unit needs.
• Assists in taking care of patient's belongings.
• Provide brief patient observation as requested. Delivers water and ice chips.
• Assists with patient transport/ running errands if needed.
• Discuss concerns with the supervisor.
• Refers patient requests to the appropriate person.
• Let appropriate staff know when housekeeping supplies are low.
• Reports safety hazards and patient issues.
• Assists in new staff orientation as assigned.
• Attends departmental staff meetings and reads and signs off on minutes of meetings not attended.
• Participates in self-evaluation process.
• Acts as a resource/may provide in-service education in qualified areas of expertise.
• Maintains all required competencies and completes annual compliance courses on time.
• Other duties as assigned within the EVS department.
• Employees must be crossed trained and flexible to perform all duties assigned within EVS.

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Responsible, supportive team player.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work alone.
• The ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language is required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range

$15.32 - $20.79

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.