EVS Tech I

American Addiction Centers; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Environmental Services Associate for the Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. The role involves third shift cleaning responsibilities, floor care, and waste management with a strong emphasis on safety and patient-facing professionalism.

Compensation aligns with hospital staffing norms and includes benefits. Responsibilities include floor maintenance, equipment operation, and assisting with discharge area cleaning as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 1-2 years housekeeping experience preferred.
• Able to operate small electrical equipment such as vacuums.
• Excellent customer service and ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Scrub, strip, polish and refinish floors using appropriate equipment.
• Operate cleaning equipment, both mechanical and electrical.
• Clean or sanitize after emergencies and spills as requested.
• Assess floor/carpet conditions and select cleaning techniques.
• Maintain floors and carpets per department processes.
• Complete tasks timely and take initiative for additional duties.
• Maintain and use equipment properly; keep area clean and safe.
• Handle waste disposal and hazardous materials per hospital policy.
• Assist with discharge room and OR cleaning as needed.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Basic computer skills

Operate cleaning equipment

English communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1-2 years housekeeping experience

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Electric floor machines

Job description

Department:

11906 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Environmental Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou** rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Third Shift 1030 pm to 7am

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities

• Scrub, strips, polishes and refinishes floors using appropriate equipment and/or supplies.
• Operates various types of cleaning equipment, both mechanical and electrical, i.e. ringers, vacuum, electric floor machines, sweepers, etc.
• 6)Clean or sanitize after emergency spill as requested.
• 1)Analyzes floor or carpet conditions and determines proper cleaning techniques, following departmetn processes.
• 2)Maintains hard surface floors and carpets following department process.
• 3)Exhibits timely and satisfactory completion of all job assignments.
• 4)Exercises initiative by seeking additional tasks from group leader or other associates when time permits.
• 5)Uses and maintains equipment, keeping clean and in good repair.
• Keeps work area in orderly, clean and safe condition. Waste must be disposed of in a timely manner to assure hospital cleanliness.
• 5)Collects hazardous and medical waste according to hospital processes/DOT/RSPA training provided hazardous and pharmaceutical.
• 6)Replaces and transports sharps containers to waste staging area.
• 7)Collects soiled linen.
• 1)Removal and disposal of rubbish from selected areas, following safety guidelines.
• 2)Separates regular and recycle trash according to procedure.
• 3)Operates waste compactors safety and efficiently.
• 4)Clean and/or sanitizes all garbage/waste disposal containers.
• Customer Satisfaction-Demonstrates a commitment to satisfying customer needs and exceeding customer expectations.
• 4)Displays patient and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.
• 5)Presents department in a positive manner to all contacts.
• 6)Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude to patients, families and other contacts.
• 7)Maintains confidential patient and departmental information.
• 1)Utilized AIDET with both Internal Customer and External Customers, meeting system goal.
• 2)Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with fellow associates.
• 3)Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to patient families and other personnel in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Provides support for the following services.
• 2)Relocate furniture, equipment, etc., as requested.
• 1)Arranges furniture for meeting, workshops and community affairs according to specification of responsible department/individual as required.
• 3)Completes terminal cleans as needed.
• Cross-trained on discharge room cleans and OR cleaning to accommodate Hospital needs during peak periods or staffing needs, and complete Housekeeping Aide duties as needed.
• 1)Completes discharge room clean following hospital process.
• 2)Completes OR cleaning following hospital processes.

Education/Experience Required

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience 1-2 years experience with prior housekeeping experience preferred
• Basic computer skills perferred
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Able to operate small electrical equipment i.e., vacuum cleaners
• Excellenct customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English as related to the performance of the essential job activities outlined (including reading and comprehending chemical labels andother safety materials)

NA Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Job responsibilities involve walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting throughout the work day.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds iwthout assistance.
• For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associte when available.
• Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis.
• This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.
• It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
• Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names