Environmental Services Technician I (EVS Tech I) - Evenings

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will perform daily cleaning and restocking, follow set procedures, and participate in required trainings. This role includes an every-other-weekend commitment with a 03:00pm - 11:30pm schedule, contributing to high-quality patient experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift objects and climb ladders.
• Ability to work in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and restock throughout the hospital and facilities.
• Maintain cleaning carts and Environmental Services closets per policy.
• Know and apply Environmental Services chemicals and dilution rates.
• Dust mop, wet mop and vacuum in patient areas and corridors.
• Handle waste streams, including regulated waste, safely.
• Clean patient rooms, discharge areas, and special procedure spaces.
• Report repair needs and submit work orders as required.
• Follow PPE and isolation cleaning procedures to protect staff and patients.

Skills

Lifting ability

Ladder access

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Springfield Memorial Hospital! Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a difference every day?

USD $15.75/Hr.

Max $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.

03:00pm - 11:30pm (With Every Other Weekend)

Education

Qualifications

• 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.