EVS Technician (1st shift) | 40 hours a week | HCHC Environmental Services

Great River Health Systems; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Great River Health Systems is looking for an EVS Technician for the 1st shift in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. This role involves routine cleaning to maintain a clean environment in hospitals, ensuring the cleanliness of patient rooms, public areas, and restrooms.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and previous cleaning experience. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to listen and understand information effectively.
• Knowledge of chemical composition and safe handling.

Responsibilities

• Routine cleaning of patient rooms, public areas, and restrooms.
• Follow procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment.
• Service and supply restrooms and communal areas.

Skills

Housekeeping or cleaning experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of English language

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Job description

## EVS Technician (1st shift) | 40 hours a week | HCHC Environmental ServicesApplylocations: Mt. Pleasant, Iowatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-08750**Minimum Hiring Wage:**From $16.50 per hour**Job Details:**Scheduled Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm \*Weekend and Holiday rotations\***Job Description:****A Brief Overview** Routine cleaning to providing a clean environment. Ensures the cleanliness of patient rooms, public areas, lounges, restrooms and other assigned areas in such a way as to ensure that the departments/ clinics standards are maintained. Duties include cleaning rooms and offices, empty trash and linen receptacles, vacuum, dust, sanitize and spot clean, check and fill all dispensers, clean restrooms, dry mop floors, sanitize floors. Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain the hospital, in a clean and orderly manner. Duties include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, and vacuuming. May perform the destruction of discarded patient health information. **What you will do*** Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.* Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.* Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, micro-fiber rags, and squeegees.* Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.* Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.* Gather and empty trash and recycling.* May be required to safely clean in and around therapy swimming pool.* Service, clean, and supply restrooms.* Extract or shampoo carpets.* Routine clean patient rooms, offices, public areas, procedure rooms and ancillary areas using the 8 step method.**Qualifications:*** H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) *(preferred)** Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience *(preferred)** Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.* Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.* Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.* Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.* Managing one's own time and the time of others.* Talking to others to convey information effectively.* Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.* The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.* The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.* The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).* The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.**Benefits:****We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:*** Competitive base pay* Matching retirement programs* Health, Dental and Vision plans* Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts* Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans* Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D* Paid time off (PTO)* Education Assistance Program* Employee Assistance Program* Employee Referral Bonus Program* Discounted cafeteria meals* Paid Parental Leave* Employee Service Recognition program* Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity*Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.*