EVS Tech II

aah; United States; On-site; USD 27,276 - 40,914; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center is seeking a part-time Environmental Services associate to maintain clean and safe hospital environments. Responsibilities include floor care and cleaning tasks, equipment operation, and waste disposal in accordance with hospital processes.

You will work 7:00am to 3:30pm, every other weekend and rotating holidays, with a base pay range noted. Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and 1–2 years of housekeeping experience or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1-2 years experience with prior housekeeping experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrub, strip, polish and refinish floors using appropriate equipment and/or supplies.
• Operate various types of cleaning equipment, both mechanical and electrical, e.g. ringers, vacuum, electric floor machines, sweepers, etc.
• Clean or sanitize after emergency spill as requested.
• Analyze floor or carpet conditions and determine proper cleaning techniques, following department processes.
• Maintain hard surface floors and carpets following department processes.
• Exhibit timely and satisfactory completion of all job assignments.

Skills

Operating small electrical equipment

Customer service

English communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Department

11906 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Environmental Services

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

0

Schedule Details / Additional Information

7am to 3:30pm, every other weekend, rotating holidays

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities

• Scrub, strip, polish and refinish floors using appropriate equipment and/or supplies.
• Operate various types of cleaning equipment, both mechanical and electrical, e.g. ringers, vacuum, electric floor machines, sweepers, etc.
• Clean or sanitize after emergency spill as requested.
• Analyze floor or carpet conditions and determine proper cleaning techniques, following department processes.
• Maintain hard surface floors and carpets following department processes.
• Exhibit timely and satisfactory completion of all job assignments.
• Exercise initiative by seeking additional tasks from group leader or other associates when time permits.
• Use and maintain equipment, keeping it clean and in good repair. Keep work area in orderly, clean and safe condition.
• Dispose of waste in a timely manner to assure hospital cleanliness.
• Collect hazardous and medical waste according to hospital processes/DOT/RSPA training provided; hazardous and pharmaceutical.
• Replace and transport sharps containers to waste staging area.
• Collect soiled linen.
• Remove and dispose of rubbish from selected areas, following safety guidelines.
• Separate regular and recycle trash according to procedure.
• Operate waste compactors safely and efficiently.
• Clean and/or sanitize all garbage/waste disposal containers.

Customer Satisfaction

• Demonstrates a commitment to satisfying customer needs and exceeding customer expectations.
• Displays patient and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.
• Presents department in a positive manner to all contacts.
• Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude to patients, families and other contacts.
• Maintains confidential patient and departmental information.
• Utilizes AIDET with both Internal Customer and External Customers, meeting system goal.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with fellow associates.
• Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to patient families and other personnel in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Provides Support for the Following Services

• Arranges furniture for meeting, workshops and community affairs according to specification of responsible department/individual as required.
• Relocate furniture, equipment, etc., as requested.
• 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 completes Housekeeping Aide duties as needed.
• Completes discharge room clean following hospital process.
• Completes OR cleaning following hospital processes.

Demonstrates Commitment to Professional Growth and Competence

• Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in‑services.
• Completes annual CBT's required.
• Follows written department goals and objectives, and reviews annually with Manager.
• Seeks education and learning experiences in areas of identified growth needs and reviews progress during annual evaluation.

Maintains Responsibility for Attendance and Punctuality

• Maintains proper attendance requirement outlined in the Hospital Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Plans for special days off in advance and submits written requests for time off to department management for approval per departmental guidelines.
• Requests PTO time in accordance with departmental policy.
• Provides adequate notice to department management absences, and in accordance with departmental policy calls two hours prior to the beginning of shift.

Education/Experience Required

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1-2 years experience with prior housekeeping experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Able to operate small electrical equipment i.e., vacuum cleaners.
• Excellent 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 and other safety materials).

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 without assistance. For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available. Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Our Commitment to You

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, and short- 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.

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.