Environmental Services Technician-4

Children’s Research Fund; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an Environmental Services Technician, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and families. This position involves a variety of housekeeping tasks, ensuring that all areas meet high cleanliness standards. You'll be part of a dedicated team focused on quality improvement and exceptional service. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about contributing to a positive healthcare experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account Contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
• Utilize cleaning equipment and supplies effectively.
• Support customer service goals and teamwork.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Manual Dexterity

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Floor Machines

Job description

Environmental Services Technician-4

Apply locations

Streeterville, Chicago, IL

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: JR2024-2941

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research, and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

Job Summary:

This position performs a variety of housekeeping duties throughout the Hospital complex to ensure a clean, presentable, and sanitary environment. The position actively supports the Hospital and the department Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually, and as an effective team member.

Job Responsibilities:

• Selects cleaning materials and supplies from supply room. Loads service cart and transports to assigned work area.
• Cleans assigned area following appropriate standard policy and procedures outlined in environmental services policy & procedure manual.
• Sweeps, dusts, mops, and vacuums floors. Utilizes floor machines of various speeds, automatic scrubbers, waste collection equipment, and related machinery, including all carpet extraction equipment.
• Washes walls, windows, and inside ceilings by hand or utilizing wall/ceiling washing kits.
• Uses dry dust cloths, high dusting tools, and vacuum cleaner to clean window sills, blinds, floors, and furniture.
• Empties ashtrays and waste receptacles, arranges furniture, furnishings, and equipment in proper order.
• Makes bed with clean linen following appropriate policy and procedure.
• Scours and polishes sinks, plumbing fixtures, mirrors, and adjacent equipment/fixtures.
• Replenishes appropriate supply of soap, linens, and disposable paper products.
• Performs all tile floor stripping, refinishing, and maintenance procedures.
• Notifies environmental services team leader of supply and/or equipment needs.
• Reports any mechanical failure/problem or environmental defect, as observed, to environmental services team leader and/or department office.
• Where applicable, moves furniture and furnishings to adequately clean area.
• Turns and/or replaces mattress.
• Returns unused supplies to appropriate supply room.
• Collects trash and soiled linen from assigned areas and deposits in appropriate areas.
• Cleans cart and equipment on a daily basis.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence, and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others.

Education and Experience:

• A High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Able to demonstrate ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrates manual dexterity needed to operate cleaning equipment.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Pay Range

$18.00-$27.00 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.