Environmental Services Technician

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uniforms provided

Cleaning supplies provided

Training opportunities

Stable work environment

Health and safety focus

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for an Environmental Services Technician in Upington. The role focuses on cleaning, disinfection, and waste management to maintain hygiene and safety across the facility.

You will work closely with the team to uphold high cleanliness standards. We seek diligent, reliable candidates with knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety practices, able to follow detailed protocols and perform physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in an environmental services or cleaning role, preferably in a healthcare or similar setting.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfection techniques, and safety practices.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols accurately.
• Good physical stamina for performing manual cleaning tasks.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of all assigned areas, including patient rooms, common areas, and restrooms.
• Manage waste disposal, including the segregation and removal of general and potentially hazardous waste.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment, reporting any malfunctions.
• Follow established infection control protocols and safety procedures meticulously.
• Restock cleaning supplies and ensure the proper storage of all cleaning agents and equipment.
• Assist with terminal cleaning of vacated areas to prepare them for new occupants.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a diligent Environmental Services Technician to join their team in Upington . This role is focused on maintaining a high level of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the facility, contributing directly to the health and safety of all occupants. You will be responsible for a variety of cleaning, disinfection, and waste management tasks, ensuring that all areas meet strict hygiene standards. The ideal candidate is thorough, reliable, and understands the critical importance of environmental services in creating a healthy and welcoming atmosphere, working diligently to uphold these standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of all assigned areas, including patient rooms, common areas, and restrooms.
• Manage waste disposal, including the segregation and removal of general and potentially hazardous waste.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment, reporting any malfunctions.
• Follow established infection control protocols and safety procedures meticulously.
• Restock cleaning supplies and ensure the proper storage of all cleaning agents and equipment.
• Assist with terminal cleaning of vacated areas to prepare them for new occupants.

Requirements

• Experience in an environmental services or cleaning role, preferably in a healthcare or similar setting.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfection techniques, and safety practices.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols accurately.
• Good physical stamina for performing manual cleaning tasks.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and sanitation.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary.
• Provision of uniforms and necessary cleaning supplies.
• Opportunities for training in specialized cleaning techniques.
• A stable and secure work environment.
• Be part of a team dedicated to health and safety.