Hospital Environmental Services Technician

Hospital for Special Care; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care in New Britain, CT seeks an Environmental Services worker to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas, while ensuring supplies are stocked and infection control procedures are followed.

The role requires physical stamina and reliability, with the ability to respond to unit requests, assist with patient moves, and operate cleaning

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Good physical condition and stamina.
• Reads, comprehends English and communicates effectively.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms according to established procedures, including mopping, dusting, vacuuming and disinfection of hard surfaces and textiles.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms according to established procedures.
• Maintains supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, soap and hand sanitizer on the units.
• Cleans common areas and offices according to established procedures.
• Removes and handles trash and biohazardous waste according to established procedures.
• Answers beeper promptly and responds to unit requests in a timely manner.
• Performs routine and terminal clean of isolation rooms adhering to infection control procedures.
• Distributes linen to units and maintains an adequate supply during the day.
• Assists with room setups or patient moves as assigned.
• Uses tools, chemicals and equipment properly and maintains safety standards.

Skills

Physical stamina

English comprehension

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Hospital for Special Care in New Britain, CT seeks an Environmental Services worker to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas, while ensuring supplies are stocked and infection control procedures are followed.

The role requires physical stamina and reliability, with the ability to respond to unit requests, assist with patient moves, and operate cleaning