Environmental Technician I

PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Environmental Technician I to ensure a safe and clean environment. This entry-level role involves cleaning and disinfecting areas, following strict infection control protocols, and contributing to patient care. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to safety in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with no formal education required.
• Less than 3 years of experience in relevant fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms and public areas.
• Follow safety and infection control guidelines.
• Report unsafe situations and maintain attendance.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

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. This includes ensuring timely room cleaning and turnaround times related to patient throughput, following principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. The technician contributes to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention, and customer experience in accordance with organizational standards.

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, 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 and disinfecting principles, proper chemical use, 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 to enhance customer experience and cleanliness metrics.
• Follow infection prevention practices, including proper cleaning protocols, hand hygiene, PPE use, and patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).
• Report unsafe situations and submit repair requests.
• Communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance per organizational policies and relevant laws.
• Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Use computers and mobile devices effectively for daily activities.
• Understand facility safety requirements.
• Operate and maintain cleaning tools and equipment properly.
• Set up and dismantle beds for cleaning.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by EVS leadership.
• Communicate openly and respectfully with team members.

Qualifications

Education/Training: None required

Licensure/Certification: None required

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 Healthcare