Environmental Technician - Full Time

ZipRecruiter; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Technician to maintain a safe and hygienic environment. Responsibilities include cleaning various hospital areas, following safety procedures, and reporting to leadership. The role requires physical stamina and adherence to cleaning protocols.

Qualifications

• Training in various housekeeping areas such as patient room cleaning.
• One to six months of experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping functions and established methods.
• Clean patient rooms, offices, rest rooms, and clinics.
• Report to the department office and receive assignments.

Skills

Knowledge of hospital cleaning techniques

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking (1) Full-Time EVS Tech!

Job Summary:

The Environmental Technician is responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing care environment in the hospital.

Functions and Duties:

• Observe and follow safety/organizational/departmental procedures and policies at all times.
• Perform housekeeping functions and established methods.
• Clean patient rooms, offices, rest rooms, janitor closets, store rooms, exam rooms, delivery rooms, operating rooms, and clinics with the approved cleaning methods.
• Follow directives from Environmental Services leadership.
• Report to the department office and receive assignments.
• Collect necessary equipment and supplies and proceed directly to the work area.
• High dust and low dust horizontal surfaces.
• Sanitize and spot clean all horizontal surfaces.
• Damp wipe and clean all furniture.
• Perform checkout room cleaning.
• Spot clean walls, windows, and polish metal surfaces.
• Vacuum carpets, sweep, and mop in patient rooms and other areas.
• Spot clean carpet as assigned.
• Assist in cleaning emergency spills, observed or upon request.
• Demonstrate the correct use of chemicals and supplies.
• Replenish supplies.
• Input bed tracking and other required information into the computer daily or as needed.
• Learn and apply the principles of regular discharges with a 30-minute turnaround.
• Learn and apply the principles of terminal cleaning with a 55-minute turnaround.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience

• Training in various housekeeping areas such as patient room cleaning, office cleaning, restroom cleaning, etc.
• One to six months of experience in a healthcare setting.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• None.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of various hospital cleaning techniques including dusting, wet mopping, sanitizing, vacuuming, restroom cleaning, and trash removal.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions; handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

• Medium work; exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds consistently to move objects.
• Required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Physical demands exceed those for light work.
• Must understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to stand for 4 to 8 hours.
• Must be able to transport heavy linen carts.
• Must be able to operate all Floor Care Equipment.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures.

Work Environment:

Risk Exposure: High

FLSA Statement:

This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employees are entitled to overtime pay for hours over 40 per week, in accordance with regulations.

EEO Statement:

Touchette Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to characteristics protected by law, including genetic information. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions.