Environmental Services Technician - FT

Socket.dev; Quitman (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a dedicated environmental services worker to clean, disinfect, and sanitize patient rooms, public areas, and workspaces in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, following infection prevention protocols, assisting with laundry, light maintenance, and logging completed tasks while meeting safety and quality standards. Teamwork and good communication are essential, with attention to timeliness and accuracy in daily checklists.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in environmental services, hospitality, or healthcare preferred but not required.
• Infection prevention knowledge and safety standards understood.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and manage time effectively.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing of patient/resident rooms, public areas, and workspaces according to standards.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
• May perform laundry duties, including sorting, washing, drying, folding, and delivering linens and uniforms.
• Follow infection prevention and safety protocols, including OSHA, CMS, and TJC standards.
• Assist in setting up rooms, moving furniture, and performing light maintenance as needed.
• Report maintenance issues, supply needs, or safety concerns to the Supervisor.
• Document completed work and adhere to departmental checklists and quality standards.
• Participate in training, staff meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Infection prevention

Safety standards

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in environmental services/healthcare (preferred)

Job description

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Extended hours may be necessary based on operational needs.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Perform cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing of patient/resident rooms, public areas, and workspaces according to organizational standards.


• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.


• May perform laundry duties, including sorting, washing, drying, folding, and delivering linens and uniforms.


• Follow infection prevention and safety protocols, including OSHA, CMS, and TJC standards.


• Assist in setting up rooms, moving furniture, and performing light maintenance as needed.


• Report maintenance issues, supply needs, or safety concerns to the Supervisor.


• Document completed work and adhere to departmental checklists and quality standards.


• Participate in training, staff meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

General Responsibility as Required for Position

• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.


• Attends department meetings as required.


• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.


• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

Travel

• N/A

AAP/EEO Statement

Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment.

Other Duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Job duties, tasks, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time.

Education/Experience/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Prior experience in environmental services, hospitality, or healthcare preferred but not required.


• Knowledge of cleaning methods, infection prevention, and safety standards.


• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and manage time effectively.


• Good communication and teamwork skills.

License and Certification

• N/A