EVS Floor Care - St. Anne

Ochsner Health; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Houma, LA seeks an Environmental Services Technician to perform project cleaning and support activities in patient, clinical, public and administrative areas.

Under supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor, you will maintain floors, operate cleaning equipment, and assist with cleaning projects as part of a team to uphold hygiene, safety and regulatory standards across the facility.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of environmental services floor care (VCT and carpet).
• Ability to read, write and understand English for instruction following.
• Experience with housekeeping and cleaning equipment/supplies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains VCT Floors and carpet floors according to Environmental Services standards
• Maintains Environmental Services closets and equipment in a clean aseptic and orderly manner
• Exhibits effective judgment and decision making
• The skills to assist with cleaning projects and to work as a team
• Assumes responsibility for attendance/punctuality and personal appearance

Skills

Floor care knowledge

English communication

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Teamwork

Flexibility schedule

Attention to safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

Under the direction of the Environmental Services Supervisor, and as a member of a work team, this job performs project cleaning activities, and support activities in patient, clinical, public and administrative areas.

Education

Required -High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required - Experience operating Environmental Service equipment. Equipment includes, Automatic Scrubber, Battery Burnisher, Electrical Burnisher, All Purpose Matador, and Carpet Extractor

Preferred- Health care or hotel experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Basic knowledge of VCT floor care and carpet floor care.
• Ability to read, write and speak / understand verbal communication in English in order to follow instructions and perform daily tasks.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning and cleaning equipment/supplies.
• Ability to work flexible schedule when needed.
• Ability to listen and take direction and complete job tasks with minimal supervision.

Job Duties

• Maintains VCT Floors and carpet floors according to Environmental Services standards
• Maintains Environmental Services closets and equipment in a clean aseptic and orderly manner
• Exhibits effective judgment and decision making
• The skills to assist with cleaning projects and to work as a team
• Assumes responsibility for attendance/punctuality and personal appearance

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

_ _ Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.