Room Cleaning - Environmental Services

Environmental Services Technician

The Environmental Services (EVS) Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment within assigned areas of the facility. The EVS Technician supports infection prevention efforts through proper cleaning, disinfection, waste handling, linen management, and participation in cleanliness improvement initiatives in accordance with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and industry guidelines.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of assigned areas, including clinical, non-clinical, and public spaces.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces using approved products and procedures.
• Follow established infection prevention protocols, including isolation, precautionary cleaning, and PPE use as applicable to assigned areas.
• Collect, handle, transport, and dispose of waste, including general waste, regulated medical waste, and recyclable materials, in accordance with facility policies.
• Handle, transport, and stage soiled and clean linen in accordance with infection control and linen management procedures.
• Ensure proper segregation of waste streams to prevent contamination.
• Replenish supplies such as paper products, soap, and hand hygiene materials.
• Perform floor care duties including mopping, vacuuming, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Assist with periodic and deep cleaning activities, including project-based work as assigned.
• Participate in departmental improvement initiatives related to patient experience, including HCAHPS and overall hospital cleanliness.
• Respond to service requests, spills, and urgent cleaning needs in a timely manner.
• Safely operate cleaning equipment and perform routine care and maintenance to ensure proper function; report malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.
• Use chemicals and cleaning products according to manufacturer instructions and facility safety guidelines.
• Complete required departmental and facility education and training within established time frames.
• Perform assigned work or duties within expected timelines.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Adhere to OSHA, CDC, and organizational safety policies.
• Adhere to hospital policies, professional behavior expectations, and appearance standards.
• Report hazards, safety concerns, and incidents promptly.
• Maintain accurate daily log and assignment sheets.

Working conditions include:

• Colleagues may be assigned to different locations within the foundation.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Ability to work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer.
• Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate floor coverage.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned. Every other weekend and three holidays a year, in a group rotation.

Physical demands include:

• Lifting 0-10 lbs frequent 34-65%
• Lifting 10-20 lbs occasional 10-33%
• Lifting 20-35 lbs occasional 10-33%
• Forward reaching continuous 66% of the day
• Standing continuous 66% of the day
• Walking continuous 66% of the day
• Sitting occasional 10-33%
• Bending/Stooping continuous 66% of the day
• Twisting/Turning continuous 66% of the day
• Kneeling/Squatting frequent 34-65%
• Grasping/repetitive sustained continuous 66% of the day
• Fine motor coordination continuous 66% of the day
• Vision: near/far/color continuous 66% of the day
• Hearing: ordinary conversation/other continuous