ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN I - NIGHTS - FULLTIME

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare is seeking an Environmental Services (EVS) Associate to maintain sanitary, safe, and orderly areas within our medical center. Under supervision, you will perform cleaning functions, support cross-contamination prevention, and assist with supplies delivery to patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities include floor care, linen management, and adherence to cleaning protocols. Prior healthcare or hospitality cleaning experience is preferred; on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include cleaning experience in healthcare, school, or hospitality settings.
• Experience operating floor equipment, sweepers, and commercial washers/dryers.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sanitary, safe, and orderly patient care environment.
• Assist in prevention of cross contamination and manage waste.
• Perform floor care tasks such as sweeping, mopping, waxing, carpet cleaning.
• Manage linen distribution and inventory across hospital areas.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic computer skills

Confidentiality

Crisis management

Customer service

EVS equipment familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor care equipment operation

Documentation software

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

Under direct supervision maintain assigned areas with the medical center in sanitary, safe, attractive, and orderly condition.

Responsibilities

The Environmental Services (EVS) Associate aids in maintaining a high-quality standard of housekeeping. This includes performing cleaning functions in assigned areas while following assigned schedules and specific methods to provide patients, visitors, and staff with a sanitary, orderly, and safe patient care environment. EVS Associates aid in prevention of cross contamination, controlling bacteria, odor, and sustaining acceptable aseptic conditions. They may assist with furniture moves, recycling, curtain replacement, delivery of supplies, and the removal of trash and biohazard waste.

Floor Care

• Sweep, mop, wax vinyl tile floors, vacuum, and shampoo carpets, and scrub grout areas as required.
• Report any floor issues that need more than routine cleaning, such as worn areas, for scheduling of deeper maintenance.
• Complete floor care tasks/projects with walk-behind machines, side-by-side scrubbers, carpet extractors etc.

Linen Care

• Managing, sorting, cleaning, and distributing clean linens throughout the hospital and collecting solid linens
• Inventory management by keeping records of linen levels

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous cleaning experience in healthcare, school, or hospitality setting.
• Experience operating floor equipment, sweepers, and commercial washers/dryers.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Competencies Skills

• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Basic knowledge of computer programs for documentation purposes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Capable of managing challenging or crisis situations.
• Excellent customer service skills with patients, staff, and visitors.
• Familiarity with basic EVS equipment and cleaning protocols.

Education Requirements

• High school or equivalent preferred

USD $16.50/Hr.

USD $25.58/Hr.