Environmental Services Technician - 2nd Shift

Mercy Health Corporation; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 43,840,742 - 63,499,094; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health Corporation is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to perform thorough cleaning in patient care areas and across facilities. You will follow infection prevention standards, use approved chemicals, and maintain EVS equipment and supplies.

The role supports a sanitary environment, requires a high school diploma, and offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a respected health system.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas including furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, and showers.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Observe infection prevention standards and use correct chemicals for pathogens.
• Maintain EVS closet, EVS cart, and equipment; report hazards and restock supplies.
• Replenish paper and soap supplies, and hand sanitizer.
• Coordinate special projects with departments and post informational signs.
• Move furniture and equipment per safety procedures.
• Mix and store chemicals with correct dilution; use PPE and read directions.
• Make beds and manage beds in EPIC; respond to calls within 5 minutes.
• Return used mops and adhere to waste handling regulations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Floor cleaning

Safety procedures

EPIC system

Communication

Equipment handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Extractors

Vacuums

Xenex UV Light

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for thorough cleaning of assigned areas including furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, and showers. Perform high and low dusting of TVs, lights, walls, mop floors, elevators and stairs, clean door frames, ceiling vents, and vacuum carpet.
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Observe all isolation procedures and infection prevention standards. Be knowledgeable on correct chemicals used for different pathogens.
• Maintain EVS closet, EVS cart, and all equipment in a neat and orderly manner. Report safety hazards or equipment in need of repair to supervisor and/or Facilities. Maintain correct amount of supplies. Be knowledgeable on correct chemicals used for different pathogens.
• Replenish paper and soap supplies, and hand sanitizer.
• Hanging cubicles/drapes according to department policy.
• Special project assignments, including coordinating specifics such as contacting affected departments to advise of upcoming projects (e.g., construction projects, wall cleaning, drapes, changing cubicles, window washing), and posting informational signs.
• Move furniture, supplies, and equipment as requested, adhering to departmental safety and lifting procedures. Seek assistance when in doubt.
• Mix and store chemicals to achieve correct dilution ratios. Use personal protective equipment including safety goggles when needed. Read directions carefully and ask the supervisor when in doubt. Use wet floor signs to block off work areas.
• Make beds in accordance with specific area needs. Identify various bed types. Utilize bed tracking phone/pager, place bed in EPIC and remove when completed. Respond to phone/pager calls from supervisor within 5 minutes. Report phone/pager problems to supervisor. Log out of EPIC. Ensure dismissal rooms are ready for the next patient. Use Xenex UV Light robot for specified rooms where available.
• Return soiled and clean unused mops to their proper containers/areas.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations and standards.
• Adhere to proper handling, transport, and disposal of all waste types, including hazardous, infectious, sharps, confidential, recycling, and regular trash. Complete DOT certification to package and transport regulated medical waste. Ask supervisor or lead when in doubt.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

N/A

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Effectively performs scheduled floor cleaning which includes stripping, scrubbing, finishing, shampooing, and extracting in a timely manner (including working other shifts for annual floor maintenance) following unit-specific guidelines and attention to detailed areas such as baseboards, corners, and carpet stains. Clean equipment after use.
• Performs spot cleaning of carpets and carpet bonneting, extraction of carpet, burnishing, and wet/dry vacuum. Operates, understands, and maintains equipment (e.g., extractors, vacuums, wet vac, burnisher) in a safe and professional manner. Clean equipment after use and ensure batteries are charged.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Supervised by EVS Tech 3/Team Leads, Supervisors, Manager and/or Director. Work is performed according to standard practices and procedures with some independent judgment required.

SUPERVISES

N/A

PAY RANGE

$15.30 - $22.18

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

BENEFITS

• 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