Healthcare Environmental Services Technician I

Merit Health; Jackson (MS); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Merit Health is seeking an Environmental Service Worker I to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment across patient areas and common spaces. You will perform cleaning, floor care, and waste management while adhering to infection control and HIPAA protocols.

Responsibilities include sanitizing rooms and facilities, restocking supplies, handling trash safely, and operating cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products.
• Understanding of infection control and safety standards.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively and safely.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff, patients, and visitors.

Responsabilités

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other workspaces, ensuring adherence to infection control standards.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture, and equipment, utilizing appropriate cleaning tools and techniques.
• Performs maintenance of hard and carpeted surfaces, including stripping, refinishing, and treating floors and upholstery as per department procedures.
• Washes walls, ceilings, windows, woodwork, door panels, and other surfaces to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
• Restocks supplies in designated areas, monitoring inventory levels and reporting shortages to ensure continuous availability.
• Handles trash and biohazardous materials safely, including collection, transportation, and disposal in compliance with safety and HIPAA protocols.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment effectively, ensuring proper functionality and reporting any malfunctions or repair needs.
• Assists with minor repairs or maintenance tasks and promptly reports larger facility issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Connaissances

Cleaning techniques

Infection control

Equipment operation

Time management

Communication skills

Outils

Cleaning equipment

Description du poste

Merit Health is seeking an Environmental Service Worker I to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment across patient areas and common spaces. You will perform cleaning, floor care, and waste management while adhering to infection control and HIPAA protocols.

Responsibilities include sanitizing rooms and facilities, restocking supplies, handling trash safely, and operating cleaning equipment.