Environmental Services Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Education Assistance

Job summary

Intermountain Health LDS Hospital is seeking a full-time housekeeping specialist to maintain sanitary, safe, and attractive patient areas in compliance with Joint Commission standards. The role emphasizes cleaning, disinfection, waste handling, and spill response across assigned areas.

Shifts are variable (3:30pm–2am), Sunday through Saturday, 40 hours weekly, with benefits including medical, dental, vision and education assistance.

Qualifications

• One or more year of experience in custodial, housekeeping or janitorial work.
• Able to differentiate color-coded labels and/or chemicals and follow written/verbal directions.
• Flexible schedule to meet department needs.
• Professional housekeeping experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas using department procedures.
• Use cleaning chemicals properly per Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
• Dispose of infectious waste and trash per guidelines.
• Handle and clean up emergency spills per department guidelines.
• Follow infection prevention practices including PPE and hand hygiene.

Skills

Cleaning

Chemical safety

Reading labels

Communication

Independence

Safety awareness

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.Position DetailsFull Time, 40 hours per weekPay Rate: Based on Experience ($17.68 - $22.99)Availability Needed: Sunday-SaturdayDays off: To be determinedWork Shift: Variable shift assignments between 3:30pm-2amBenefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance. Click here for more detailsEssential FunctionsClean 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 safetySkillsCleaningUsing chemicals properlyReading LabelsCommunicationAbility to work independentlyWorking safelyQualificationsOne or more year of experience in custodial, housekeeping or janitorial work (preferred)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)Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needsFrequent interactions with customers require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accuratelyManual 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 useExpected 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 itemsLocation:Intermountain Health LDS HospitalWork City:Salt Lake CityWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$17.68 - $22.99We 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.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.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.