Environmental Services Tech II

Environmental Services Tech II

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Base pay range

$19.45/hr - $29.20/hr

Major Responsibilities

• Scrub, strip, polish and refinish floors using appropriate equipment and/or supplies.
• Operate various types of cleaning equipment, both mechanical and electrical, i.e., ringers, vacuums, electric floor machines, sweepers, etc.
• Clean or sanitize after emergency spills as requested.
• Analyze floor or carpet conditions and determine proper cleaning techniques, following department processes.
• Maintain hard surface floors and carpets following department processes.
• Exhibit timely and satisfactory completion of all job assignments.
• Exercise initiative by seeking additional tasks from group leader or other associates when time permits.
• Use and maintain equipment, keeping it clean and in good repair.
• Keep work area in orderly, clean and safe condition.
• Dispose of waste in a timely manner to assure hospital cleanliness.

Clean-up and Waste Management

• Collect hazardous and medical waste according to hospital processes/DOT/RSPA training provided hazardous and pharmaceutical.
• Replace and transport sharps containers to waste staging area.
• Collect soiled linen.
• Remove and dispose of rubbish from selected areas, following safety guidelines.
• Separate regular and recycle trash according to procedure.
• Operate waste compactors safely and efficiently.
• Clean and/or sanitize all garbage/waste disposal containers.

Customer Satisfaction

• Display patience and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.
• Present department in a positive manner to all contacts.
• Maintain courteous and pleasant attitude to patients, families, and other contacts.
• Maintain confidential patient and departmental information.
• Utilize AIDET with both internal and external customers, meeting system goal.
• Identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with fellow associates.
• Demonstrate a positive, supportive attitude to patient families and other personnel in emergency and non‑emergency situations.

Support Services

• Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops and community affairs according to specifications of responsible department/individual as required.
• Relocate furniture, equipment, etc., as requested.
• Complete terminal cleans as needed.

Cross‑Training and Housekeeping Aide Duties

• Complete discharge room cleans following hospital process.
• Complete OR cleaning following hospital processes.

Professional Growth and Competence

• Attend all mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in‑services.
• Complete annual CBTs required.
• Follow written department goals and objectives, and review annually with Manager.
• Seek education and learning experiences in areas of identified growth needs and review progress during annual evaluation.

Attendance and Punctuality

• Maintain proper attendance as outlined in the Hospital Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Plan for special days off in advance and submit written requests for time off to department management for approval per departmental guidelines.
• Request PTO time in accordance with departmental policy.
• Provide adequate notice to department management of absences and, in accordance with departmental policy, call two hours prior to the beginning of shift.

Education/Experience Required

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Experience

1‑2 Years of experience with prior housekeeping experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer skills.
• Able to operate small electrical equipment, e.g., vacuum cleaners.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English as related to performance of essential job activities, including reading/understanding chemical labels and other safety materials.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Job responsibilities involve walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available. Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed case‑by‑case.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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