Environmental Technician at Winnie Palmer Hospital (Pool/Varies)

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is looking for an Environmental Services Technician level I to maintain a safe, clean environment at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, adhering to safety standards, and improving customer experiences. Join a recognized team in a collaborative culture at a leading women's hospital.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience or less than 3 years in healthcare support services or environmental services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare cleaning principles.
• Effective communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms and ancillary areas.
• Replenish supplies and remove biomedical waste daily.
• Follow infection prevention practices and adhere to HIPAA requirements.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Cleaning and Disinfection

Infection Control

Job description

Position Summary

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

Orlando Health is seeking Environmental Services Technician level I. The Environmental Services Tech I is responsible for executing daily duties to establish and maintain a safe, clean, healing environment. This includes daily room cleaning and timely room turnaround times related to patients, within the basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. The Environmental Services Technician, in accordance with organizational standards of quality, contributes to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention, and customer experience.

Location & Department

Location: Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Orlando, FL

Department: WPH Environmental Services

Type: Pool

Shift

Varies

Why Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital?

• One of the largest women’s hospitals in the nation, delivering over 14,000 babies annually.
• Magnet-recognized hospital.
• A collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities.

At Orlando Health, we’re not just a workplace—we’re a family committed to supporting you through every stage of your life and career.
“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” isn’t just a promise—it’s a reality we live every day.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Respond to inquiries or complaints from customers using appropriate engagement techniques.
• Clean and disinfect patient rooms and ancillary areas, including bathrooms, public areas, corridors, medication storage rooms, and other areas as directed, using designated chemicals and procedures.
• Access and use department-related technology systems, such as Bed Management systems.
• Replenish supplies, remove biomedical waste, trash, and soiled linen daily, and change curtains as needed.
• Complete patient room and bathroom cleaning daily to accommodate discharges and admissions, following approved procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare cleaning principles, proper chemical use, equipment handling, and labor-saving products.
• Follow all safety, risk management, and infection control guidelines, promoting a culture of safety.
• Operate UV disinfection machines as needed.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives to improve customer experience and cleanliness metrics.
• Follow infection prevention practices, including proper cleaning, disinfection, hand hygiene, and PPE protocols.
• Adhere to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).
• Report unsafe situations and submit repair requests.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance in accordance with policies.
• Comply with all organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Experience

No experience or less than 3 years in healthcare support services, environmental services, hospitality, or related fields.

Additional Responsibilities

• Same as above, emphasizing cleaning, disinfection, safety, infection control, communication, attendance, and policy adherence.