Environmental Services Technician

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PEAK program

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services professional to perform general housekeeping at Primary Children’s Hospital Taylorsville Campus in Salt Lake City, UT. The role emphasizes safety, infection prevention, and meticulous cleanliness to meet Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, waste handling, and adapting to unit needs. The position requires physical stamina, regular communication, and the ability to work a 40‑hour

Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication skills to differentiate color-coded labels and/or chemicals and follow directions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet department needs.
• Demonstrated professional housekeeping experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas following department procedures.
• Use cleaning chemicals per Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
• Dispose of infectious waste and trash properly.
• Handle and clean spills according to guidelines and safety standards.
• Follow infection prevention practices and proper PPE procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work and storage areas.

Skills

Communication

Flexible scheduling

Housekeeping experience

Job description

Job Description:

This position is responsible for performing general housekeeping tasks to maintain the facility and associated buildings in a sanitary, safe, and attractive condition and to meet hospital and Joint Commission standards.

Posting Specifics:

• Pay Rate: Based on Experience.
• Shift Details: Full-time (40 hrs/wk). EVERY Tues‑Sat 2:30pm – 11:00 pm, rotates holidays.
• Located in the Environmental Services at Primary Children's Hospital Taylorsville Campus.
• Additional Details : Prior hospital or healthcare cleaning experience preferred Ability to work independently and adapt to different units. Demonstrates exceptional communication, effective multitasking, and a high level of initiative.Seeking a dependable caregiver who works well with others, is consistently punctual, hardworking, adaptable, self‑driven, maintains a positive attitude, self-starter and demonstrates strong attention to detail and time management This is a very physical job and incumbent will be expected to stand/walk for 8 hours constantly. Will also need to be able to bend and get down and up easily. Needs to have good hand dexterity and be able to bend and lift loads. Are you reliable, dependable and interested in career growth opportunities within Intermountain? Then this position is for you!!!!

Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication skills to include differentiating color-coded labels and/or chemicals as well as following written and/or verbal directions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed to meet the needs of the department.
• Demonstrated professional housekeeping experience. (Preferred)

Essential Functions

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas using department cleaning procedures.
• Uses cleaning chemicals properly according to Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
• Understands procedures and properly disposes of infectious waste and trash.
• Handles and cleans up emergency spills per department guideline, Joint commission, and OSHA standards.
• Follows all infection prevention practices (i.e. proper cleaning and disinfection protocols and process, hand hygiene, standard & isolation precautions, as well as proper donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Maintains work and storage areas following established policy and procedures to ensure safety

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs
• Frequent interactions with customers require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set‑up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items

Location:

Primary Childrens at Taylorsville

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$17.68 - $22.99

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits .

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

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Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/peak-program/)

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All positions subject to close without notice.

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