Environmental Services Technician (PRN)

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Technician (PRN) to maintain cleanliness across patient areas and common spaces. The role reports to the Environmental Services Supervisor and Facilities leadership and requires adherence to infection control guidelines and PPE usage.

Responsibilities include cleaning, restocking, and coordinating with maintenance staff as needed; prior environmental services experience is preferred, with physical stamina to perform duties in a

Qualifications

• Experience preferred in environmental services.
• Good organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and customer relations skills; strong reading and writing abilities.
• Physical ability to perform duties as described, including lifting, walking, and standing.
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet job demands.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, and other areas to meet health standards.
• Vacuum carpets and upholstery; empty wastebaskets and transport waste.
• Sweep, mop, and polish floors; dust furniture and equipment.
• Restock supplies and manage linen storage.
• Report damages and request repairs as needed.
• Follow infection control guidelines and wear PPE.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Reading & writing

Job description

Location: Springfield, OH

Job Id: 1145

# of Openings: 1

Environmental Services Technician (PRN)

We look forward to finding new team members with the commitment and talent to help us provide excellent care for our patients as the best quality, value and choice in the region. At Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, our mission is to Elevate the Standard of Health Care in Our Community, and our core values guide the way we fulfill our mission. In service to each patient, we value quality, compassion, and care you can trust.

The Environmental Services - Technician is accountable and responsible for all the housekeeping services throughout the hospital. The Environmental Services - Technician reports to the Environmental Services - Supervisor and the Safety Officer and Facilities Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
• Empty wastebaskets, transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Sweep, scrub, wash, and/or polish floors using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubber.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Polish silver accessories and metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.
• Remove debris from driveways, garages, and receiving areas.
• Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items.
• Sort clean linens and store them in linen closets.
• Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Request repair services as needed.
• Disinfect equipment and supplies using the appropriate products and ensure dwell time is maintained.
• Hang draperies/cubicle curtains and dust window blinds.
• Move and arrange furniture.
• Observe precautions required to protect patient’s property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
• Wash dishes and clean kitchens, cooking utensils, and silverware.
• Follow infection control guidelines and wear appropriate PPE.
• Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies using wheeled carts.
• Follow cleaning schedule form for designated areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience preferred in environmental services.
• Good organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and customer relation skills and good reading and writing skills.
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting, light lifting, pulling, or pushing of carts and equipment, etc. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel.