EVS Associate

EVS Associate

This position conducts heavy cleaning and floor care work such as carpet cleaning, stripping/refinishing hard floor surfaces, and special projects. Operates and maintains power cleaning equipment and responds to assigned service requests such as project cleaning, equipment removal, trash or linen removal. Sets an example of excellent customer service while maintaining a safe and clean environment and identifying safety issues related to housekeeping.

Core functions include:

• Responding promptly to all requests for cleaning services
• Performing specialty cleaning and infection control functions in specialized areas
• Maintaining cleanliness and operational functioning of department equipment
• Assessing environmental conditions to ensure that the facility is neat, clean, safe and orderly
• Providing leadership for less experienced associates
• Performing scheduled floor care procedures
• Working under regular supervision within assigned facility

Minimum qualifications include:

• One to two years of diversified environmental service work experience in a health care or institutional setting
• Working knowledge of how to operate typical industrial cleaning equipment and the use of cleaning techniques appropriate to the healthcare environment
• Basic math skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to interpret and respond appropriately to verbal and written instructions
• Ability to multi-task in coordinating several projects simultaneously
• Ability to serve as a role model to others in customer service skills, safe work practices, and infection control including hand hygiene

Preferred qualifications include:

• Basic computer skills
• Previous related experience and familiarity with environmental services equipment and cleaning techniques
• Additional related education and/or experience