Environmental Services Technician Lead

CHI Mercy Health Valley City; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Mercy Health Valley City Environmental Services is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Technician to keep patient rooms and all hospital areas clean and sanitized, protecting patients, staff, and visitors from infectious diseases. You will perform routine cleaning, use specialized equipment, and learn proper disposal of biohazards.

You will also refill dispensers and deliver clean linens while maintaining a safe, welcoming facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Floor care tasks including stripping, waxing, buffing, and shampooing carpets.
• Sanitization of patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas using cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Biohazard management: collect, transport, and dispose of biohazardous waste and sharps per safety protocols.
• Equipment maintenance: clean, maintain, and store cleaning equipment and tools.
• Supply management: refill soap/paper towels/sanitizer and deliver clean linens.
• Safety compliance: regular inspections and reporting maintenance needs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.

Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens.

To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.

• Floor Care: Perform all types of comprehensive floor care, including stripping, waxing, buffing, and shampooing carpets as assigned.
• Sanitization: Clean and disinfect patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas using specialized equipment and chemical solutions to maintain a sterile environment.
• Biohazard Management: Safely collect, transport, and dispose of biohazardous waste, sharps, and soiled linens in strict accordance with hospital safety protocols.
• Equipment Maintenance: Properly clean, maintain, and store all cleaning equipment, tools, and machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
• Supply Management: Monitor and replenish all dispensers (soap, paper towels, sanitizer) and deliver clean linens to various departments throughout the facility.
• Safety Compliance: Conduct regular inspections of assigned areas to identify and report maintenance needs, ensuring all environmental health and safety standards are met.

Job Requirements

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous Healthcare experience.

Where You'll Work

CHI Mercy Health Valley City, part of CommonSpirit Health, has been a part of the Valley City community since 1928 when it was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Their vision was to build healthier communities through a healing ministry. Over the years we've progressed to meet the needs of the community. We arealwayshere for you to keep your medical needs close to home and convenient. We arealwaysjust down the road and have offered services for decades.

Pay Range

$17.28 - $24.41 /hour