EVS Tech/Housekeeper, Days

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA seeks an Environmental Services Tech to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary hospital environment. The role involves cleaning patient areas, restrooms, and common spaces; handling supplies; and assisting with waste disposal as needed.

Previous experience in an acute care setting is preferred, and strong interpersonal and reading comprehension skills are essential to follow cleaning procedures accurately and safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with ability to perform essential duties.
• Experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to read and follow cleaning instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas using germicidal solutions and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Move furniture, supplies and equipment as needed for cleaning and organization.
• Collect and dispose of trash; ensure cleanliness of restrooms and common areas.
• Transport supplies and prepare cleaning materials for use; assist with waste disposal.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

The Environmental Services Tech cleans and services building areas; moves furniture, equipment and supplies; and performs a variety of environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, safe and sanitary condition.

Essential Functions

• Selects cleaning materials/supplies and prepares cleaning solutions. Loads service cart and transports to work area.
• Cleans assigned areas (including, but not limited to, walls, doors, tile, fixtures, patient TVs and equipment) with germicidal cleaning solutions.
• Sweeps, mops floors and vacuums carpet. Spot cleans carpet using appropriate solutions.
• Cleans restrooms, vanity areas, showers and commodes, maintaining sanitary and odor free conditions. Replenishes essentials
• Collects and removes trash, sanitizes all garbage cans and compactor area.
• May collect and transport hazardous waste in a special closed container for sterilization before disposal.
• May collect soiled linen and distribute clean linen.
• Arranges furniture for meeting, workshops and community affairs.
• Returns unused supplies to janitor closet ensuring all times are replaced in an orderly manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Expectations

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to read and understand English to comprehend instructions of cleaning materials.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses, Certifications

• None

Experience

• Previous experience in acute care setting preferred.