Environmental Services Technician I (EVS Tech I) - Days

Memorial Health System; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,697 - 31,023; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Memorial Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

You will perform daily cleaning and restocking across hospital facilities, follow department standards, and participate in required training. The role requires lifting, climbing, and physical effort with an every-other-weekend schedule and a 07:00am–03:30pm shift. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understands how soiling occurs and the difference between soluble and insoluble soils, and the cleaning process involved.
• Maintains a clean, stocked, and organized cleaning cart and Environmental Services closet per department policy.
• Knowledgeable about the specific use of Environmental Services chemicals and their dilution rates.
• Performs dust mopping and wet/microfiber mopping on hard surface floors.
• Vacuums carpeted areas using an upright vacuum cleaner.
• Handles and disposes of all waste streams, including regulated waste in the hospital.
• Cleans and handles intravenous pumps (IV or Sigma Smart Pumps).
• Cleans in-patient rooms daily.
• Implements A.I.D.E.T. (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) and Greet and Feet techniques, understanding their impact on patient surveys.
• Performs discharge and transfer cleaning in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
• Follows isolation cleaning procedures, using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Responsible for cleaning offices, conference rooms, and furniture arrangement.
• Proficient in cleaning procedures for laboratory settings.
• Routinely cleans public and non-public restrooms and locker rooms.
• Conducts between-case and terminal cleaning in special procedure areas.
• Cleans the pharmacy clean (IV) room.
• Reports facility repair issues to leadership and submits work orders as needed.
• Maintains all equipment following department guidelines.
• Performs general maintenance of hard and soft flooring.
• Adheres to safety procedures with chemicals and equipment use; reports discrepancies.
• Reports injuries to leadership and submits appropriate injury reports.
• Completes all duties proficiently and within designated time frames.
• Participates in required training, meetings, and completes annual learning modules on time.

Skills

Lift objects

Ladder access

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Min

USD $15.75/Hr.

Max

USD $22.52/Hr.

Overview

Join Our Team at Springfield Memorial Hospital!

Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a difference every day?

As an Environmental Services Technician, you’ll play an essential part in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for daily cleaning and restocking throughout the hospital and its facilities, following the standards set by our Environmental Services and Infection Prevention and Control departments.

These positions do require an every‑other‑weekend commitment as part of our regular scheduling.

07:00am - 03:30pm (With Every Other Weekend)

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to lift objects and climb ladders.
• Moderate physical effort required.

Responsibilities

• Understands how soiling occurs and the difference between soluble and insoluble soils, and the cleaning process involved.
• Maintains a clean, stocked, and organized cleaning cart and Environmental Services closet per department policy.
• Knowledgeable about the specific use of Environmental Services chemicals and their dilution rates.
• Performs dust mopping and wet/microfiber mopping on hard surface floors.
• Vacuums carpeted areas using an upright vacuum cleaner.
• Handles and disposes of all waste streams, including regulated waste in the hospital.
• Cleans and handles intravenous pumps (IV or Sigma Smart Pumps).
• Cleans in-patient rooms daily.
• Implements A.I.D.E.T. (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) and Greet and Feet techniques, understanding their impact on patient surveys.
• Performs discharge and transfer cleaning in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
• Follows isolation cleaning procedures, using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Responsible for cleaning offices, conference rooms, and furniture arrangement.
• Proficient in cleaning procedures for laboratory settings.
• Routinely cleans public and non-public restrooms and locker rooms.
• Conducts between-case and terminal cleaning in special procedure areas.
• Cleans the pharmacy clean (IV) room.
• Reports facility repair issues (e.g., wall patching, ceiling tiles, leaks) to leadership and submits work orders as needed.
• Maintains all equipment (cleaning carts, vacuums, pagers) following department guidelines.
• Performs general maintenance of hard and soft flooring.
• Adheres to safety procedures with chemicals and equipment use; reports discrepancies.
• Reports injuries to leadership and submits appropriate injury reports.
• Completes all duties proficiently and within designated time frames.
• Participates in required training, meetings, and completes annual learning modules on time.
• Familiar with departmental policies and procedures, monitoring communication boards.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.