Healthcare Environmental Services Technician

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL seeks an Environmental Worker to perform routine housekeeping tasks in a healthcare setting on an assigned shift. The role includes cleaning patient and non-patient areas, managing trash, stocking supplies, and maintaining equipment per established guidelines.

Ideal candidates typically have 0–3 years of related experience, with a High School diploma strongly preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and stress-management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of related experience.
• High School diploma is strongly preferred.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Vacuums or sweeps, mops and wet washes floors daily.
• Cleans the assigned patient and non-patient care areas.
• Collects and transports trash, cleans and relines trash containers with plastic bags, in accordance with daily work schedule.
• Maintains responsibility for the following duties; filling soap, paper towels and toilet paper dispensers.
• Emptying sharp boxes.
• Placing gowns in designated storage areas as needed.
• Defrosting and cleansing of assigned refrigerators on a bi-week schedule.
• Responsible for daily dusting of all counter tops and shelves inside/outside, also wiping of cabinets.
• Completes all cleaning of discharge patient units, as vacancies occur.
• Daily monitoring of the delivery of laundry for assigned units.
• Utilizes detergents, disinfectants, polishes, finishes, etc. in accordance with established guidelines.
• Cleaning for all isolates, warmers, IMED pumps, monitors, bill lights and any other related equipment used upon patients' discharge.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and oral communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL seeks an Environmental Worker to perform routine housekeeping tasks in a healthcare setting on an assigned shift. The role includes cleaning patient and non-patient areas, managing trash, stocking supplies, and maintaining equipment per established guidelines.

Ideal candidates typically have 0–3 years of related experience, with a High School diploma strongly preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and stress-management skills are essential for success.