Evening Environmental Services Tech - Thorough Cleaning

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a housekeeping professional to support patient areas and facilities. This role involves comprehensive cleaning, waste handling, and routine maintenance within a healthcare environment.

The position requires attention to safety, infection control, and the ability to work on a team. Prior experience is preferred, and the role operates on the second shift with opportunities for in-service training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• One year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete cleaning of assigned areas, including dusting and sanitizing furniture, equipment, mirrors and fixtures; washing windows, walls, ceilings, vents and light fixtures; sweeping, scrubbing and refinishing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpet; re-stocking restrooms; replacing light bulbs; and reporting repairs.
• Heavy contact with cleaning chemicals, disinfecting agents, floor strippers and finishes. Majority of work is indoors but may assist with outdoor cleaning including parking lot, windows and roof. Various cleaning activities may include the use of a ladder.
• Removes waste by collecting and transporting soiled linen, emptying trash containers, changing sharps containers, transporting solid and hazardous waste to compactors, recycling material, and emptying cigarette receptacles in smoking areas.
• Keeps equipment associated with the job, clean and orderly, and reports equipment failures or other mechanical issues to maintenance staff.
• Maintains safe working environment and provides quality service by complying with procedures, rules and regulations, infection control guidelines, and meeting departmental quality standards.
• Attends all required in-service education and training classes including safety update programs to maintain technical knowledge.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to meet time schedules and deadlines.

Skills

Time management

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a housekeeping professional to support patient areas and facilities. This role involves comprehensive cleaning, waste handling, and routine maintenance within a healthcare environment.

The position requires attention to safety, infection control, and the ability to work on a team. Prior experience is preferred, and the role operates on the second shift with opportunities for in-service training.