EVS Tech FT

Gibson Area Hospital; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital is looking for an Environmental Services Technician to maintain cleanliness across multiple facilities. The role includes responsibilities such as cleaning rooms, restrooms, and offices, as well as managing delicate cleaning duties in patient care areas.

Candidates should be able to lift considerable weight, work with potential hazardous chemicals, and are required to complete competency tests after hiring. Previous experience is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Complete an EVS competency test within 90 days of hire and renew annually.
• Ability to manage lifting tasks up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize wards, rooms, restrooms, and offices.
• Document daily cleaning activities.
• Notify supervisor of equipment needing repair.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively

Previous EVS experience

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Services Technician

Department: Environmental Services (EVS)

Location: Gibson City, IL 60936

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize wards, rooms, baths, restrooms, and offices; mop floors; dust furniture and equipment; clean window sills; empty trash baskets; arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion; scour and polish sinks, mirrors; replenish supplies of soap and towels; polish and clean doors and windows; keep utility storage rooms clean and organized.
• Select cleaning materials and supplies, prepare solutions according to procedures, load the service cart, and transport it to work areas.
• Clean and sanitize rooms, including bathrooms, nursing stations, lounges, and offices, arranging furniture and equipment in an orderly manner.
• Wash furniture, tiles, fixtures, mirrors, and equipment with germicidal solutions; notify supervisor of any equipment that requires repair.
• Dry dust and wet mop halls and stairwells.
• Replenish hand soap, hand sanitizer, deodorizers in dispensers, and paper products.
• Empty regular trash in wastebaskets and dispose of biohazardous waste in the prescribed manner.
• Change sharps containers when full and dispose of them in the prescribed manner.
• Vacuum all carpeted areas; disinfect handrails in hallways daily.
• Change cubicle curtains on a scheduled basis or as needed; notify supervisor of windows that need cleaning or repair.
• Clean and sanitize patient rooms after discharge according to Terminal Cleaning Procedures.
• Clean and sanitize operating suites daily using prescribed cleaning solutions and procedures.
• Clean storage rooms weekly and utility rooms daily.
• Clean beds in the ER if they become grossly soiled; otherwise ER staff handle monthly cleaning of ER beds.
• Clean floor, desk, and ceiling fans as needed.
• Clean elevator components: handrails, doors, control panels, walls, and floor.
• Remove spider webs from overhead windows in the Annex area and other specified areas.
• Perform project cleaning tasks such as cove base cleaning, wastebasket cleaning, high dusting, wall washing, door frame cleaning, vent cleaning, window and blind cleaning, and ceiling cleaning in specified areas.
• Document daily cleaning and sanitizing activities in a monthly cleaning chart, noting the time each room or area was cleaned.
• Document terminal cleaning of patient rooms on a discharge cleaning form, including start and end times and initials of the chart.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, bend, twist, kneel, and push carts.
• Must be able to climb a ladder and work with dexterity while on a ladder.
• Physical strength to perform lifting tasks:
  • Floor to waist – 40 pounds
  • 14in. to waist – 50 pounds
  • Waist to shoulder – 35 pounds
  • Shoulder to overhead – 10 pounds
  • Carry 40 pounds for 30ft.
  • Push 40 pounds for 30ft.
  • Pull 40 pounds for 30ft.
  • Carry 40 pounds away from body for 30ft.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Environmental Services Director.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Previous EVS experience is desirable but not essential.
• Complete an EVS competency test within 90 days of hire via Healthstream and renew annually.

Infection Exposure Risk Level

Category II – Minimal risk. This job may expose you occasionally or in an emergency situation to blood, body fluids, or tissue. Hepatitis B vaccine will be provided.

Working Conditions

• Work in a fast‑paced environment with potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Clean and disinfect rooms/areas with exposure to patients, visitors, nursing staff, and doctors.
• Work in confined areas such as janitor’s closets with hazardous chemicals.
• Operate under time constraints to meet turn‑around times after patient discharges or transfers.
• In emergency cases, sanitize areas promptly and efficiently.