EVS TECH I

Dignity Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking an Environmental Services Technician (EVS) to provide critical cleaning and infection control in a busy hospital setting.

You will clean and disinfect patient rooms, common areas, and high-touch surfaces, manage waste, operate specialized equipment, and follow safety and infection control protocols to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates outstanding attention to detail and a conscientious demeanor.
• Experience in healthcare cleaning or similar heavy project work is required or preferred.
• Must follow department safety policies 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, common areas, and high-touch surfaces.
• Manage waste disposal and operate specialized EVS equipment.
• Follow infection control protocols to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Keep EVS closets and carts clean, locked, and orderly.
• Adhere to chemical labeling, dilution, and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Dependable

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Environmental Services Technician (EVS) Tech, you will provide critical environmental services and meticulous attention to cleanliness, ensuring a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Every day you will expertly clean and disinfect patient rooms, common areas, and high-touch surfaces, manage waste disposal, operate specialized equipment, and meticulously follow infection control protocols to maintain impeccable standards.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, strong work ethic, and a dependable, conscientious demeanor, contributing significantly to a healthy and comfortable facility environment

• EVS Closets and Carts




• Keeps closets and carts clean, locked, and orderly at all times




• EVS Equipment




• Treats hospital equipment with respect.




• Follows equipment safety policies.




• Puts equipment away after each use.




• Safety/Safe Work Habits




• Must be in compliance with departmental safety policies 100% of the time




• Chemicals




• Must be able to read and understand Chemical labels and Material Safety Data Sheets




• Follows dilution amounts 100% of the time.




• Keeps bottles properly labeled.




• Keeps chemicals locked in cart or in janitors closet when not using.




• Body Mechanics




• Uses safe body mechanics at all times




• In-services and Staff Meetings




• Attends mandatory hospital/staff inservices 90% of the time

Job Requirements Required

• Health care cleaning work experience or




• similar heavy project work and




• None, upon hire

Preferred

• Lead experience in related field

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has achieved an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.00 - $25.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.