Environmental Services Technician - 2nd Shift

Milwaukee Succeeds; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 21,077 - 30,555; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an Environmental Services Technician for the 2nd shift in Wisconsin. The role involves thorough cleaning of patient and common areas, including furniture, tile, fixtures, and windows, with attention to infection control standards and proper chemical handling.

Responsibilities include maintaining EVS closets and carts, replenishing supplies, coordinating with departments for special projects, and ensuring safety practices while moving equipment and responding to supervisor

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean assigned areas (furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers).
• Perform high and low dusting, mop floors, vacuum carpets, and clean elevator and stairs.
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Observe isolation procedures and Infection Prevention Standards; know chemicals for pathogens.

Skills

Cleaning

Infection control

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Environmental Services Technician - 2nd Shift

Environmental Services Technician – 2nd Shift

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 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 any safety hazards or equipment in need of repair to supervisor and/or Facilities. Maintain correct amount of supplies.
• Replenish paper, soap supplies, and hand sanitizer.
• Hang cubicles/drapes according to department policy.
• Execute special project assignments, including coordinating specifics such as contacting affected departments to advise of upcoming project (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.
• Properly mix and store chemicals to achieve correct dilution ratio. Use proper personal protective equipment including safety goggles when needed. Read directions carefully and ask supervisor when in doubt. Use wet floor signs to block off work area.
• Make beds in accordance with specific area needs. Identify various bed types. Use bed tracking phone/pager, place bed in EPIC, and remove it when completed. Respond to phone/pager call from supervisor within 5 minutes. 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 department and place them in proper containers/areas.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations and standards.
• Handle, transport, and dispose of all waste types properly, including hazardous, infectious, sharps, confidential, recycling, regular trash, and universal waste. 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/​License

N/A

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.

Pay Range

$15.30 - $22.18

Equal Opportunity Statement

Mercyhealth is an 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. EOE/AA/ M/F/Vet/Disabled.