Environmental Services Technician - 1st Shift

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition and certification assistance

Well-being programs

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Family entertainment discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Illinois is seeking an Environmental Services team member to clean and sanitize patient areas, support infection prevention standards, manage waste and chemicals, and prepare patient rooms and beds. You will follow safety protocols and maintain supplies and equipment to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for patients and staff.

You will participate in special cleaning projects, coordinate with departments for upcoming work, and ensure proper PPE use and chemical handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with hospital cleaning and infection control standards is helpful.
• Familiarity with chemical handling and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Thorough cleaning of assigned areas including furniture, fixtures, and surfaces.
• Adhere to organizational policies and infection prevention standards.
• Maintain EVS closet, cart, and equipment in orderly condition.
• Replenish paper, soap, and hand sanitizer supplies.
• Assist with special cleaning projects and post informational signs.
• Use correct chemicals and PPE; follow safety and lifting procedures.
• Prepare patient rooms and beds; log bed status in the system when applicable.
• Adhere to waste handling, transport, and disposal guidelines.

Skills

Cleaning

Infection prevention

Safety procedures

Waste handling

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Environmental Services (EVS) team member is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role follows infection prevention and safety standards, handles waste and cleaning chemicals appropriately, maintains supplies and equipment, prepares patient rooms and beds, and assists with special cleaning projects as needed.

SCHEDULE

40-hours per week

SHIFT

First shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for thorough cleaning of assigned areas including, but not limited to, furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers, etc. Perform high and low dusting of TV’s, lights, walls, mop floors, elevators and stairs, clean door frames, ceiling vents, and vacuum carpet, etc.


• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.


• Observes all isolation procedures and Infect Prevention Standards. Is knowledgeable on correct chemicals used for different pathogens.


• Maintains EVS closet, EVS cart, and all equipment in a neat and orderly manner. Reports any safety hazards or equipment in need of repair to supervisor and/or Facilities. Maintain correct amount of supplies. Is knowledgeable on correct chemicals used for different pathogens.


• Replenishes paper, soap supplies, hand sanitizer.


• Hangs cubicles/drapes according to department policy.


• Special project assignments, including coordinating specifics such as; contacting affected departments to advise of upcoming project (i.e. construction projects, wall cleaning, drapes, changing cubicles, window washing, etc.), and post informational signs.


• Moves furniture, supplies and equipment as requested adhering to departmental safety and lifting procedures. Seeks assistance when in doubt.


• Responsible for properly mixing and storing chemicals to achieve correct dilution ratio. Uses proper personal protective equipment including safety goggles when needed. Reads directions carefully and asks supervisor when in doubt. Uses wet floor signs, etc. to block off work area.


• Makes beds in accordance with specific area needs. Is knowledgeable and can identify various bed types. Utilizes bed tracking phone/pager, places bed in EPIC and removes when bed has been completed. Responds to phone/pager call from supervisor within 5 minutes. Reports phone/pager problems to supervisor. Logs out of EPIC. Ensures dismissal rooms are ready for the next patient. Uses Xenex UV Light robot for specified rooms where available.


• Returns soiled and clean unused mops to department and places in proper containers/areas.


• Adheres to all applicable regulations and standards.


• Adheres to proper handling, transport and disposal of all waste types, including but not limited to: hazardous, infectious, sharps, confidential, recycling, regular trash, universal. Complete DOT Certification in order to package and transport regulated medical waste. Asks supervisor or lead when in doubt.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Previous cleaning experience helpful.

PAY RANGE

$15.30 - $22.18

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision




• Life & Disability Insurance




• FSA/HSA Options




• Generous, accruing paid time off




• Paid Parental and caregiver leave




• Career advancement and educational opportunities




• Tuition and certification reimbursement




• Certification Reimbursement




• Well-being Programs




• Employee Discounts




• On-Demand Pay




• Financial Education




• Annual recognition/awards events




• Partner appreciation days




• Family entertainment/attractions discount




• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP’s Best Employers for Workers Over 50




• One of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers




• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women