Environmental Services Technician II

Akron Children's Hospital; Rootstown Township (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Technician II to maintain a clean, safe facility. You will transport waste, perform floor care, and support various departments to ensure efficiency.

The role requires experience with floor machines and cleaning chemicals, plus the ability to work with diverse teams in a hospital setting. High school diploma preferred; 2 years experience is typical.

Qualifications

• Experience in hard surface floor care and carpet cleaning is required.
• Proven mechanical aptitude to detect equipment malfunctions for safety.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of floors in corridors and assigned areas using floor care equipment.
• Select and use appropriate chemicals, supplies and tools for tasks.
• Transport hazardous, solid and recyclable waste to holding areas safely.
• Perform carpet extraction and wall/window cleaning as needed.
• Maintain equipment and observe safety standards; respond to urgent requests.
• Support other departments to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Hard surface floor care

Carpet cleaning

Waste handling

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor scrubber

Chemical cleaners

Hazardous waste handling equipment

Job description

3pm-1130pm

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| $1,000 SIgn-On Bonus (taxable) Full-time, 40 hours/week Variable Schedule |

Summary:

The Environmental Services Technician II performs preventative cleaning procedures necessary to maintain the facility in an orderly, sanitary and attractive condition. Responsible for the safe pick up and transportation of all infectious, solid and recyclable waste from holding areas to the incinerator, compactor or storage areas. Supports the mission and vision of Akron Children’s Hospital.
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Responsibilities:

1. Is responsible for the daily cleaning of floors in corridors and other assigned areas. Hard Surface Floor Care: able to apply and/or remove floor finish on hard surfaces, uses mechanical side‑by‑side floor scrubber. Able to run variety of Scrubbers and other floor care equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures
2. Demonstrates knowledge and efficient use of cleaning techniques, solutions, equipment and tools. Ability to use the correct chemicals, supplies and tools needed for the task performed.
3. Waste Removal: Transports hazardous waste, solid waste and recyclable waste in a safe manner from the point of origin to approved holding areas.
4. Is responsible for extraction of carpets and project cleaning of walls, lights, windows, etc.
5. Maintains high standards: works steadily at efficient pace, achieves high QA scores.
6. Patient and Guest relations: Adheres to all hospital and department standards for patient and guest relations, promotes a positive image of Akron Children’s Hospital.
7. Perform terminal and cycle cleaning of walls, lights, and ceilings including the use of UV light technology following the 10 steps cleaning process.
8. Regular Cleaning Duties: relocates beds, boxes and other equipment, cleans stretchers, exterior of refrigerators and microwaves, cleans shelves/cupboards and other general equipment, maintains equipment and work areas, responds to emergency request, observes notes and reports potential safety issues of facility improvement request to management or the Engineering Department.
9. Maintains equipment, tools and storage areas in clean, orderly and good operating condition. Respects Hospital and Company property.
10. Fill in to support other Support Services areas as needed to ensure operational efficiency.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Experience in hard surface floor care and carpet cleaning is required.
2. Experience in demonstrating mechanical aptitude to detect equipment malfunctions for safety to self and others is required.
3. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
4. Experience in healthcare is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
2. Licensure: None
3. Certification: None
4. Years of relevant experience: 2 Years preferred.
5. Years of supervisory experience: None

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite