Job Title
EVS Technician
Department
The Manor at Seneca Hill
Reports To
Plant Operation Director
Revision Date
6/1/2023
Grade Level
14
Status
Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The EVS Technician assists residents by maintaining the cleanliness of the Manor at Seneca Hills, including resident areas and common areas.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Cleans and maintains all common areas and private resident areas of the Manor at Seneca Hills.
- Performs day-to-day cleaning including dust-mopping, mopping, wet-mopping, washing, waxing, polishing, vacuuming, spot cleaning, scrubbing showers and bathrooms, sanitizing and emptying trash on floors, equipment, walls, ceilings, and windows.
- Selects cleaning materials and supplies, prepares solutions, loads and transports service cart, and returns unused supplies.
- Clean assigned areas including high dust vents, cabinets, furnishings, floors and equipment, walls, ceilings, and inside windows with cleaning solutions per policy.
- Complete all assignments timely; work on ongoing projects; assist others; adapt to changes as needed.
- Rearrange furniture and equipment after cleaning.
- Replenish supplies as needed: paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, etc.; maintain stocked carts.
- Collect waste; sanitize trash containers.
- Maintain clean and orderly equipment storage; ensure equipment is safe and working; notify supervisor of concerns.
- Disposal of hazardous/infectious waste per policy.
- Notify maintenance of safety hazards or needed repairs.
- Maintain considerate, helpful attitude toward residents, visitors, and staff.
- Practice infection control principles; safe use of equipment, chemicals, tools, utensils.
- Comply with state and federal safety health regulations; maintain constructive relationships with co‑workers, residents, volunteers, and families.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Follow detailed instructions.
- Neat appearance; good personal hygiene.
- Cost‑effective resource and supply management.
- Learn and follow safety policies and procedures.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Adapt quickly to job responsibility changes.
Education and Experience
- Reading, writing, and comprehension at least 6th grade level.
- Experience or interest in working with older adults.
Working Conditions
- Prolonged standing and walking; frequent pulling, pushing, bending.
- Occasional assembly, use, and maintenance of equipment.
- Ability to bend or kneel up to 15 minutes for cleaning tasks.
- Lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. using proper mechanics and equipment.
- Work with cleaning chemicals and supplies.
- Stand, walk, and move about 3–3.75 hours without needing to sit.
- Follow infection control and standard precautions; reference MSDS.
- Participate in QA programs, CQI, in‑service programs, cross‑training; accept other unit/shifts; attend mandatory classes; complete unit‑specific competencies.
- Participate in policy and procedure revisions; review departmental policies annually.
- Comply with DOH annual health assessment and immunization requirements.
Pay Range
$16.49–$19.78 per hour
Equal Employment Opportunity
Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training