Environmental Services Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Environmental Services Technician responsible for cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms and hospital areas. The role requires adherence to safety standards and proper waste disposal, with responsibilities including restocking supplies and setting up spaces for meetings or events.

You'll use cleaning equipment and chemicals to maintain a safe, clean facility and protect patients, visitors, and staff from hazards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic environmental services practices and safety standards.
• Proper handling and disposal of infectious waste and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms and hospital areas.
• Operate cleaning equipment and use appropriate cleaning chemicals per standards.
• Transport and dispose of waste according to universal precautions.
• Restock supplies including soap and towels in assigned areas.
• Set up meeting and event spaces as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.

Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens.

To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.

• Cleans and sanitizes all patient and ancillary departments, offices and public areas. Cleans assigned areas by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceiling, patient and non-patient furniture, fans, vents, fixtures, floors, carpets and windows. Cleans assigned areas within the given eight-hour period. Selects and prepares proper chemical solution for all jobs. Compliance must meet department cleaning standards.
• Collects and transports infectious, chemo, pharmaceutical and pathological waste in special waste containers. Collects, processes and disposes of trash and linen throughout the facility. Compliance will be met at 100% as per Universal Precautions and Glove Policy.
• Maintains janitors' carts/closets stocked and neat. Compliance will be met at 100%.
• Replaces cubicle curtains in each assigned area every other month, sooner if needed. Cleans vents and fans in all assigned areas monthly.
• Completes meeting and event room set-ups. Moves, arranges and replaces furniture and equipment at least 15 minutes prior to meeting or event.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies or or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of basic environmental services practices and procedures and safety standards.
• Proper handling and disposal of infectious waste, proper safety skills in handlling of environmental services chemicals and equipment ansd basic florr and carpet care practices.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.