Environmental Services Technician - Second Shift

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a dedicated environmental services worker in Winston-Salem, NC to perform comprehensive cleaning of patient areas, restrooms, and common spaces. You will manage waste streams, report equipment issues, and adhere to infection control standards.

The role requires basic high school education (GED acceptable) and at least one year of related experience. Safety training and teamwork are essential for success in this fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• One year experience preferred.
• Prioritizes assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability to operate equipment and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete cleaning of assigned areas including dusting, sanitizing, cleaning and restocking.
• Handles cleaning chemicals and disinfectants; may clean outdoor areas and use ladders as needed.
• Removes waste, handles sharps and hazardous waste following safety procedures.
• Maintains, cleans, and reports issues with equipment to maintenance staff.
• Maintains safe work environment and adheres to infection control guidelines and department standards.
• Attends in-service training and safety updates to maintain knowledge.
• Meets time schedules and deadlines consistently.

Skills

Prioritizes assignments

Operate equipment

Communication

Temperature tolerance

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

SHIFT:

Second

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• One year experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs complete cleaning of assigned areas to include, but not limited to: dusting and sanitizing furniture, equipment, mirrors and fixtures; washing windows, walls, ceilings, vents and light fixtures; sweeping, scrubbing and refinishing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpet; re-stocking restrooms; replacing light bulbs; and reporting repairs.

2. Heavy contact with cleaning chemicals, disinfecting agents, floor strippers and finishes. Majority of work is indoors but may assist with outdoor cleaning including parking lot, windows and roof. Various cleaning activities may include the use of a ladder.

3. Removes waste by collecting and transporting soiled linen, emptying trash containers, changing sharps containers, transporting solid and hazardous waste to compactors, recycling material, and emptying cigarette receptacles in smoking areas.

4. Keeps equipment associated with the job, clean and orderly, and reports equipment failures or other mechanical issues to maintenance staff.

5. Maintains safe working environment and provides quality service by complying with procedures, rules and regulations, infection control guidelines, and meeting departmental quality standards.

6. Attends all required in-service education and training classes including safety update programs to maintain technical knowledge.

7. Consistently demonstrates the ability to meet time schedules and deadlines.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prioritizes assignments to complete work in a timely manner
• Ability to operate equipment
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Works occasionally in extreme temperatures and around unpleasant smells
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Performs repetitive work according to set procedures
• Stressful, fast paced
• Works in contaminated, isolation, construction and renovation areas
• Exposure to individuals with various degrees of mental, physical conditions and illnesses.