Healthcare Environmental Services Technician

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking an Environmental Services Worker to help maintain clean, safe patient areas in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role includes preparing equipment, performing routine housekeeping tasks, and ensuring proper waste disposal and linen handling.

The position requires the ability to read, write, and perform basic math, with six months of customer service experience preferred. Training will be provided, and lifting up to 40 pounds is required on shift.

Qualifications

• Six months of customer service experience required.
• Must complete Environmental Services training program and demonstrate competence.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Follow department procedures to ensure a safe environment and prepare equipment.
• Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Handle trash removal and recyclables according to procedures.
• Dispose of medical waste and maintain spill response readiness.
• Assist in bed management and discharge planning tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reading

Writing

Basic math

Independence

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking an Environmental Services Worker to help maintain clean, safe patient areas in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role includes preparing equipment, performing routine housekeeping tasks, and ensuring proper waste disposal and linen handling.

The position requires the ability to read, write, and perform basic math, with six months of customer service experience preferred. Training will be provided, and lifting up to 40 pounds is required on shift.