Hospital Environmental Services Tech - Clean, Safe Impact

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking an Environmental Services worker to maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized hospital environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will perform demanding cleaning tasks, transport and dispose of waste, and help keep floors and areas in top condition under supervision of Environmental Services leadership.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to follow policies, and a valid driver’s license with required DOT Medical Waste certification within 90

Qualifications

• Manual dexterity of all limbs.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Ability to perform strenuous work assignments for long periods of time.
• Ability to operate complex machines and equipment related to housekeeping functions.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and restocks all carts and equipment at the end of shift.
• Cleans assigned areas by performing duties per department policies and procedures.
• Dust mops, wet mops, and/or buffs the floors using automatic equipment.
• Vacuums carpets, moving furniture and equipment as needed.
• Strip and resurface hard floors
• Shampoo, bonnet buff and extract carpets
• Load, unload, and transport furniture, equipment and trash cans.
• Clean outside trash area, sweep entrances, wash windows.
• Clean walls, vents, furnishings, fixtures, ceilings and other surfaces as directed.
• Reports any unsafe or hazardous conditions immediately to supervisor
• Collect, transport and store infectious waste materials.
• Collect and transport soiled linen throughout the facility and delivers to the Laundry

Skills

Manual dexterity

Follow instructions

Physically fit

Operate housekeeping equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Driver’s License

DOT Medical Waste Certificate

Job description

Salinas Valley Health is seeking an Environmental Services worker to maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized hospital environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will perform demanding cleaning tasks, transport and dispose of waste, and help keep floors and areas in top condition under supervision of Environmental Services leadership.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to follow policies, and a valid driver’s license with required DOT Medical Waste certification within 90