Environmental Services Technician II

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Portland, OR seeks an Environmental Services Tech II to maintain clean patient rooms, offices and hallways using standard infection control practices. Responsibilities include terminal cleaning in operating suites and daily upkeep of surgical support areas, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in Environmental Services and a High School Diploma or GED. Compensation is determined by experience within the department.

Qualifications

• 1 year Environmental Services experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs wet mopping of patient care areas, dusting furniture, and cleaning vents.
• Performs terminal cleaning in operating suites before and after procedures and at day end.
• Cleans and disinfects fixtures, equipment, floors, doors and walls with EPA-registered germicidal agent.
• Follows procedures for handling infectious materials per OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard.
• Cleans patient transport vehicles and equipment with EPA-registered germicidal agent.
• Performs daily cleaning of surgical support areas (locker rooms, lounges, storage, preop holding, PACU, central sterile).
• Delivers linens according to par levels.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly.
• Communicates infection control issues to OR Director/EVS Supervisor

Skills

Environmental Services experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other.

Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact.

We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking.

Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

The Environmental Services Tech II performs a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways and other assigned areas of the facility utilizing standard infection control practices and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs wet mopping of all patient care areas, damp dusting furniture and fixtures and cleaning of air ducts and vents
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures in operating suites before and after each surgical procedure and at the end of each day
• Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, equipment, floors, doors and walls with clean, lint-free cloth and EPA-registered hospital-grade germicidal agent
• Follows required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of infectious materials in accordance with OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard
• Cleans patient transport vehicles, including non-disposable straps and attachments using cloth moistened with an EPA-registered hospital grade germicidal agent
• Performs daily and as-needed cleaning of surgical support areas, including but not limited to locker rooms, staff lounge, storage areas, preop holding, post anesthesia care, and central sterile processing
• Delivers linens according to pre-established par levels
• Uses, cleans and maintains equipment and tools properly
• Communicates to the OR Director and/or EVS Supervisor all infection control issues

Required Qualifications

• 1 year Environmental Services

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.