Environmental Technician I

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Orlando is seeking an Environmental Technician I to maintain a clean and safe environment. The role involves daily cleaning tasks, adherence to safety protocols, and effective communication with staff and patients. This entry-level position offers opportunities for growth in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• No specific education required.
• Entry level position, less than 3 years experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms and ancillary areas.
• Follow safety and infection control guidelines.
• Operate UV disinfection machines as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer Experience

Chemical Safety

Infection Prevention

Job description

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Position Summary

The Environmental Services Technician I is responsible for executing daily duties to establish and maintain a safe, clean, healing environment. Responsible for ensuring daily room cleaning and timely room turnaround times related to patient throughput within the 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.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Respond to inquiries or complaints from customers using appropriate engagement techniques.
• Clean and disinfect patient rooms and ancillary areas, including bathrooms, 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, soiled linen, and change curtains as needed.
• Complete daily cleaning of patient rooms and bathrooms to accommodate discharges and admissions, following approved procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare cleaning principles, chemical safety, equipment handling, and labor-saving products.
• Follow safety, risk management, and infection control guidelines, promoting a culture of safety.
• Operate UV disinfection machines as needed.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives, focusing on customer experience and cleanliness metrics.
• Follow infection prevention practices, including proper cleaning, disinfection, hand hygiene, and PPE protocols.
• Maintain patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
• Report unsafe situations and submit repair requests.
• Communicate effectively in English, reading and writing.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance per organizational policies.
• Comply with all organizational policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Use computers and mobile devices effectively for job activities, resolving issues proactively.
• Understand facility safety requirements.
• Operate and maintain EVS tools and equipment properly.
• Set up and dismantle beds for cleaning per procedures.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by EVS leadership.
• Communicate openly and respectfully, fostering a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Education/Training: None

Licensure/Certification: None

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care