Environmental Services Technician-3

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Environmental Services staff member to perform daily cleaning and supply activities in patient rooms, wards, and common areas. The role supports safe patient care and a clean hospital environment.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in fast-paced settings; familiarity with hospital operations is a plus, and a High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. No professional certifications required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent service in interactions with customers including coworkers, patients, visitors, physicians and volunteers.
• Performs cleaning in assigned areas according to schedules and prescribed methods.
• Dusts horizontal surfaces and spots walls and windows.
• Empties waste and cleans trash containers.
• Replenishes room supplies and linens as assigned.
• Dries and mops floors and cleans carpets as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Chemical handling

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Work Shift: Evening

Work Day(s): Variable

Shift Start Time: 3:00 PM

Shift End Time: 11:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Performs daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, wards, nursing stations, lounges, restrooms, offices, and other assigned areas in accordance with the standards set by the Environmental Services department and hospital objectives in support of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission, vision, and values. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital setting
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Education

• N/A

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Detailed knowledge of the correct use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment
• Understands procedures for handling, mixing, using, labeling, and disposal of all chemicals used in performing job functions
• Knows correct methods for cleaning up chemical spills and the procedure for reacting to chemical exposures

Job Responsibilities

• Provides excellent service routinely in interactions with all customers, including coworkers, patients, visitors, physician, and volunteers.
• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Dusts horizontal surfaces that collect dust.
• Empties wastepaper baskets, removes trash, and cleans inside/outside trash container.
• Spot cleans walls and windows.
• Replenishes room supplies.
• Dump wipes and cleans all furniture, cleans, and polishes metal and porcelain fixtures in the bathroom, and polishes metal surfaces.
• Dries and wet mops floors of rooms and offices and spot cleans carpets as needed.
• Makes beds as needed and sorts/distributes linens as assigned.
• Performs checkout cleaning as assigned.
• Complies with procedures for handling, mixing, using, labeling, and disposal of all chemicals used in performing job functions.
• Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of quality of services provided.
• Effectively supports admissions, discharges, and transfers process through timely and efficient response and turnover of discharge and transfer cleaning needs. Takes initiative to communicate any barriers to appropriate leader.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family Environmental Services