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

Great River Health Systems; Burlington, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health, dental and vision plans

PTO

Education Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Great River Health Systems in Burlington, IA is seeking a dedicated housekeeping team member to maintain patient rooms, public areas and offices, following the hospital's cleanliness standards. The role involves cleaning, restrooms, linen replenishment, trash removal and responding to routine needs with care and efficiency.

We offer competitive base pay starting at $16.50 per hour, benefits including health/dental/vision, PTO and education assistance, with opportunities to grow within a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the English language, spelling and grammar.
• Ability to manage one's own time and prioritize tasks.
• Effective communication with team and managers.
• Physical ability to bend, stretch, reach and lift as needed.
• Willingness to follow safety and cleaning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum and scrub floors.
• Clean windows, mirrors and partitions with cleaners.
• Dust furniture, walls and equipment.
• Follow chemical cleaner procedures to protect floors and fixtures.
• Empty trash and recycling, service restrooms, replenish supplies.
• Notify managers about major repairs or system needs.
• Routine cleaning of patient rooms, offices and corridors.
• Extract or shampoo carpets as required.

Skills

English language knowledge

Time management

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Athletic ability

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Minimum Hiring Wage

From $16.50 per hour

Job Details

Scheduled Hours: 1st shift (6:00am - 2:30pm)

Job Description

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.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.