Environmental Svcs Technician

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne seeks an Environmental Services worker to help provide a clean and safe environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. You will work as part of a team or individually to clean offices, exam rooms, restrooms, and public areas using specialized equipment and chemicals.

You must follow all hospital policies, maintain a professional appearance, and communicate clearly with coworkers.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers, staff, patients, and visitors.
• General cleaning and customer service knowledge.
• Detail oriented and able to follow procedures.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and push up to 300 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean and safe environment for patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Clean offices, exam rooms, restrooms, and public areas.
• Operate specialized EVS equipment and chemicals.
• Follow department and hospital policies and privacy procedures.
• Maintain professional appearance and communicate clearly with coworkers.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Summary
As a part of the Environmental Services department, this position will be responsible for exceeding service excellence expectations while performing environmental services related tasks in order to provide a clean and safe environment for all patients, family members, guests, healthcare team members, and other associates. Will work as part of a team or individually to clean office areas, exam rooms, public areas and restrooms, ancillary areas, patient care rooms, and/or complete special projects as assigned while utilizing specialized equipment and chemicals. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional and will be expected to speak with others using clear and professional language. Must follow all departmental and hospital wide policies and procedures including standard operating procedures, work instructions, safety procedures, patient care procedures and patient privacy policies. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

Summary
As a part of the Environmental Services department, this position will be responsible for exceeding service excellence expectations while performing environmental services related tasks in order to provide a clean and safe environment for all patients, family members, guests, healthcare team members, and other associates. Will work as part of a team or individually to clean office areas, exam rooms, public areas and restrooms, ancillary areas, patient care rooms, and/or complete special projects as assigned while utilizing specialized equipment and chemicals. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional and will be expected to speak with others using clear and professional language. Must follow all departmental and hospital wide policies and procedures including standard operating procedures, work instructions, safety procedures, patient care procedures and patient privacy policies. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Education
High school diploma/GED preferred, or a minimum of 1-year related work experience preferred.
Experience
Minimum of 1 year experience in hospitality services, customer services, of general labor preferred. Previous experience in environmental services (housekeeping) in a medical of hospital setting preferred.
Other Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age. Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, staff, patients, and visitors according to company standards. Must have general knowledge of cleaning and customer service skills. Must be detail oriented and have a willingness to follow procedures, perform repetitive tasks, and to work independently. Willingness to work rotating weekends and assigned holiday schedule. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and push up to 300 lbs. Ability to perform the physical demands of frequent standing, walking, stooping and bending. Extensive walking required for certain EVS assignments.
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