ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN- 2ND SHIFT- CASUAL

Independence Health System - Westmoreland Area; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Technician to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in patient areas and public spaces. This role involves performing daily cleaning routines, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and supporting a safe environment for patients and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to excellent customer service. Join a team that values your contributions and promotes a culture of care and cleanliness, making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and services assigned hospital areas.
• Collects and transports waste according to guidelines.
• Records data accurately on work-related forms.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Independent Thinking

Sound Judgment

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN- 2ND SHIFT- CASUAL

Job Category: MAINTENANCE/ENGINEERING

Requisition Number: ENVIR022634

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• Posted : May 7, 2025
• Part-Time
• Rate : $18 USD per hour

Locations

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Latrobe
Latrobe, PA, USA

Description

Job Summary

Performs daily cleaning routine in patient rooms, public areas and ancillary areas. Maintains the healthcare environment in a clean, sanitary and attractive condition for patients, visitors and employees utilizing various cleaning equipment. Collects regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens and materials and places in designated locations per regulatory guidelines. In the absence of the Supervisor, employees will seek assistance from the Lead, Housekeeper who acts as liaison for this department to management.

This position is paying a flat rate of $18.00/hr.

Work Hours: 2:00PM – 11:30PM, Sunday - Saturday rotation

Essential Job Functions

• Cleans and services any assigned hospital area/facility.
• Performs routine cleaning requests from customers within departmental duties.
• Performs daily clean-up and care of equipment and materials, etc.
• Meets hospital's established standards of cleanliness.
• Utilizes department established work patterns and cleaning steps.
• Collects and transports regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, or materials to designated locations in a manner described in department procedure and per regulatory guidelines.
• Containers/Liners secured and placed in upright position to prevent spillage.
• Waste holding areas are cleaned daily.
• Obtains, utilizes and replenishes supplies in a cost effective manner according to hospital/department procedure.
• Accurately records supplies taken/removed on department inventory form.
• Records accurate data on all work related forms.
• Communicates on form as to status of task, verbally to shift charge person.
• Assures all requested data fields of forms are completed.
• Moves furniture including, but not limited to beds, chairs, gurneys in patient areas.
• Follows direction from the charge person.
• Utilizes resources to prevent damage to all surfaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Works steady 2 nd shift between the hours of 2:00PM – 11:30PM, Sunday - Saturday
• Good organizational skills, independent thinking skills, and sound judgment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Excellent communication and customer services skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• No preferred qualifications.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Hours aresteady shifts between the hours of 2:00PM – 11:30PM, Sunday - Saturday with weekend rotation

LEAN

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.

AAP/EEO

• Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

x

Extreme Cold

x

Heights

x

Confined Spaces

x

x

Mechanical Hazards

x

Use of Vibrating Tools

x

x

Operates Vehicle

x

x

x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

x

Rotates All Shifts

x

x

x

x

x

x

On-Call

x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

x

x

x

x

x

Respirator Protective Equipment

x

x

Eye Protection

x

x

x

Hearing Protection

x

Hand Protection

x

x

Feet, Toe Protection

x

x

Body Protection

x

x

Latex Exposure

x

x

Solvent Exposure

x

x

Paint (direct use) Exposure

x

Dust (sanding) Exposure

x

x

x

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

x

x

x

x

x

x

Mist Exposure

x

x

x

x

x

Laser Exposure

x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

x

x

x

x

Walking

x

x

x

x

Climbing Ladders

x

x

Standing

x

x

Kneeling

x

x

Squatting (Crouching)

x

x

Twisting/Turning

x

x

Keyboard/Computer Operation

x

x

Gross Grasp

x

x

x

x

Hand/Arm Coordination

x

x

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

x

15#

Carry

x

10#

35#

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

x

Seeing Near w/Acuity

x

x

Feeling (Sensation)

x

x

x

x

Hearing Clearly

x

x

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

x

x

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

x

x

Reaching Forward

x

x

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

10#

x

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

###

10#

35#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

###

10#

35#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

###

15#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

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