Environmental Services Technician

The Providence Center; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Providence Center in Providence, RI is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to provide cleaning, sanitation, and light maintenance across the facilities to keep spaces safe and welcoming.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleaning supplies, cleaning interiors and exteriors, handling waste, assisting groundskeeping, and supporting equipment movement, all while delivering excellent customer service and working collaboratively with staff.

Qualifications

• High School or GED preferred.
• 2 years of experience in environmental services or housekeeping preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a cleaning cart in an orderly condition and stocked with supplies.
• Clean interior, exterior and garage areas and restrooms daily.
• Sweep, vacuum and wash floors and carpeting as needed.
• Handle waste disposal and recycling per policy.
• Assist in groundskeeping and snow removal as needed.
• Move and rearrange furniture and equipment for staff.
• Perform pest control prevention as directed.
• Follow safety policies and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Professionalism

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for providing comprehensive cleaning, sanitation, and light maintenance services to ensure that The Providence Center’s facilities remain safe, orderly, and welcoming. Responsibilities include interior and exterior cleaning, waste disposal, groundskeeping, and supporting equipment and furniture movement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains a cleaning cart in an orderly condition, keeping the cart fully stocked with required cleaning supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of building interior, exterior and garage.
• Clean and disinfect shower and restrooms daily.
• Sweep, vacuum and wash floors and carpeting as needed.
• Remove trash from offices as needed.
• Collect universal and/or medical waste and store in authorized locations.
• Collect recycled materials such as paper, cans, and newsprint.
• Follow proper procedures concerning hazardous waste disposal and handling.
• Clean and sanitize windows, reception glass, reception counters and door handles.
• Clean offices after staff turnover.
• Complete groundskeeping of building exterior and garage. Assist in snow removal as needed.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks and assigned work requests.
• Load furniture onto and off to a Center truck.
• Lift and move furniture into and out of various locations.
• Move equipment and furnishings for staff.
• Perform pest control prevention as directed.
• Perform assigned duties in a timely manner and clean up upon completion of jobs.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of cleaning products and paper goods.
• Purchase parts and materials as directed.
• Follow all organizational policies and maintain a safe work environment.
• Communicate professionally and maintain positive, cooperative relationships with coworkers, consumers, external agencies, and the public.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues, addressing workplace issues constructively and accepting guidance and feedback.
• Attend mandatory trainings, conferences, and in‑service sessions, and share relevant information learned with staff. Participate in required safety trainings.
• Provide emergency support outside of normal work hours as required for maintenance of the Center.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School or GED Preferred.
• 2 years of experience in environmental services or housekeeping preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to interact positively with clients, residents, employees, supervisors, vendors and contractors
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in difficult interactions

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end‑of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job‑specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case‑by‑case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.