EVS Technician- Kalamazoo, Full Time- 1st Shift

bronsonhg; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Benefits start on Day 1

Rotating weekends

Wellness program

Job summary

Bronson Hospital Kalamazoo is seeking an Environmental Service Technician (EVS) for 1st shift, full-time. You will clean patient rooms, public and surgical areas, ensure infection control, restock supplies, and maintain equipment.

The role requires a commitment to safety, teamwork, and high-quality service in a fast-paced hospital setting. Benefits start on Day 1 with competitive salary, shift differential pay, and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED not required for this position.
• Must communicate in English (oral and written) at a basic level with departmental staff and customers.
• Excellent customer service, thoroughness, and time-management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, public areas, surgical areas, and other spaces as assigned.
• Stock supplies and keep equipment clean and in working order.
• Follow safety and infection control guidelines to keep the hospital clean and safe for all.
• Provide excellent service to hospital staff and patients.
• Collaborate with Environmental Services Manager to ensure all tasks meet quality standards.
• Follow detailed instructions and regularly check work to meet standards.

Skills

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Job description

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

EVS Technician- Kalamazoo, Full Time- 1st Shift

Join Our Team at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo!

Position: Environmental Service Technician

Location: Bronson Hospital Kalamazoo

Department: Environmental Services

Shift: Full Time- 40 hr/wk 1st Shift

Benefits Eligible

Rotating Weekend and Holiday Shifts

Bronson is a Drug Free Employer

Make a Difference in Patient Care!

At Bronson Hospital, we are committed to keeping our patients and visitors safe and healthy. We're looking for an Environmental Service Technician to help maintain cleanliness and infection control across the hospital. You'll play an important role in making sure the hospital is a clean, safe place for everyone.

Bronson Hospital serves the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. To meet patient care needs, scheduling includes rotating weekends and holidays. Bronson is a drug-free employer, including THC.

What You’ll Do:

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms (both occupied and unoccupied), public areas, surgical areas, and other spaces as assigned
• Stock supplies and keep equipment clean and in working order
• Follow safety and infection control guidelines to ensure the hospital is always clean and safe
• Provide excellent service to both hospital staff and patients
• Work closely with the Environmental Services Manager to make sure all tasks are completed to the highest standards
• Follow detailed instructions and regularly check your work to meet quality standards

What We’re Looking For:

• A positive attitude and a strong desire to help others
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow safety and cleanliness guidelines
• Ability to work well with a team and follow instructions from supervisors
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay focused on the task at hand
• Previous experience in cleaning is a plus, but not required

Why Work at Bronson?

• A 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer
• Competitive salary
• Shift differential pay
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Rotating weekends
• Benefits start on Day 1
• Work with a supportive and friendly team
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the healthcare field
• Be part of a hospital that values your hard work and dedication to keeping the community healthy

Effective April 19, 2021 a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is no longer required for this position.

(BBC only) Michigan driver's license and insurability may be required

• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to communicate (verbally and in writing) in English (at or above the 8th grade level) with departmental staff and internal and external customers.
• Must possess interpersonal skills that represent Bronson in a positive and professional manner.
• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills, thoroughness and time management skills..
• Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• Performs most duties while standing, sitting, and/or walking. Lifts and/or pushes supplies and equipment. Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, is required to perform many job duties. Ability to work while standing on a stepladder at a height of four feet is required. Occasional exposure to risk of injury when working with electrical equipment. Must be able to walk stairs when necessary. Good balance is required when performing all duties. The employee is occasionally required to work in confined spaces and occupied areas. May experience occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. May be called upon to handle emergency or crisis situations. Required protecting clothing may include gloves, eye protection, face protection, and shoe covers.
• Performs all cleaning functions involved in daily general cleaning and maintaining of patient rooms, operating rooms and ancillary areas, patient related areas, and departmental general areas following the system's ten steps of cleaning as defined in the Environmental Services D