EVS TECH

Crawford Memorial Hospital; Robinson, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Services Tech at Crawford Memorial Hospital performs routine cleaning of patient areas, restrooms, and corridors to maintain high hygiene standards and infection control. The role includes washing and drying linens per hospital guidelines and assisting with laundry operations.

Responsibilities also cover proper use of chemicals, keeping closets organized, transporting waste, and supporting performance improvement initiatives while ensuring safety and confidential handling of

Qualifications

• High School diploma / Equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Housekeeping / Laundry minimum 1 year preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning of designated patient and hospital areas, including restrooms and corridors; transports waste to appropriate disposal areas.
• Ensures housekeeping chemicals are labeled, storage closets clean and organized and cart is properly stored and/or locked when leaving unit.
• Uses correct amount and type of chemical according to product specifications and department policies.
• Performs routine hospital laundry services in accordance with hospital standards; monitors and inspects laundry equipment, supplies and work areas.
• Cleans lint filters before each load; dries and folds linen; dusts and cleans equipment and surfaces in the laundry and drying areas.
• Completes regularly scheduled work assignments and checks accuracy of own work; assists coworkers as requested.
• Follows standard precautions and uses equipment safely and appropriately.

Skills

Independence

Prioritization

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma / equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Reports To: Environmental Services Supervisor

Direct Reports: None

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Environmental Services Tech is responsible for performing routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis with high standards of quality cleaning as the objective. Cleans and services units, rooms, baths, lavatories and offices; cleans and mops floors, dusts furniture and equipment; replenishes supplies of soap and paper products, polishes and cleans doors, windows, vents, and lights of assigned areas. Ensures that all linens are washed and dried according to guidelines set forth by hospital standards for cleanliness with regards to infectious disease protocols.

General Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning of designated patient and hospital areas, including restrooms and corridors; transports waste to appropriate disposal areas.
• Ensures housekeeping chemicals are labeled, storage closets clean and organized and cart is properly stored and/or locked when leaving unit.
• Uses correct amount and type of chemical according to product specifications and department policies.
• Performs routine hospital laundry services in accordance with hospital standards; monitors and inspects laundry equipment, supplies and work areas.
• Cleans lint filters before each load, ensures all lint is cleaned out from under & around filter; Dryers are shut off and doors opened at end of shift; Damp mopping of clean linen room, using microfiber mops; dusts desk, cabinets, tables, fans, etc., in clean drying/folding area.
• Cleans washers daily, no lint on top of washer at end of day; wash cycles is completed and doors opened at end of shift; vacuums dryer/folding and soiled linen areas and back of dryers.
• Completes regularly scheduled work assignments and checks accuracy of own work; assists co-workers as requested.
• Follows standard precautions and uses equipment safely and appropriately.
• Maintains confidentiality of all department data and activities.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedules and routes.
• Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma / Equivalent combination of education and experience Required

Experience Requirements

• Housekeeping / Laundry minimum 1 year Preferred

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills

Additional Skills

• Ability to work independently, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Excellent communication and customer service skills