Environmental Services Technician Varied Shifts

We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role! We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available across various shifts, including [day shift 7am – 7pm, night shift 7pm – 7am]. By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability. If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture,

At Houston Methodist, the Environmental Services (EVS) Technician position performs a variety of general as well as moderately complex cleaning tasks in assigned specialty areas to provide a safe and attractive environment for patients, guests, and staff. This position maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures. In addition, the Environmental Services Technician position follows Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) standards for turnover and terminal cleaning of procedure rooms.

This position works with floor maintenance equipment and chemicals as well as handling and interaction with hazardous materials for appropriate disposal, conference room set ups and linen distribution, collection and tracking, as appropriate.

FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferred

EXPERIENCE

• One year of experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

• DOTHAZMAT Certification (DOT) - Houston Methodist US Department Of Transportation Hazardous Materials Certification

Preferred

• DL
  - Driver License
  - State Licensure

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Demonstrates the ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department as appropriate
• Multi-task oriented, ability to complete work within designated time frames
• Ability to accurately and efficiently perform duties with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and chemicals
• Ability to effectively communicate in a manner consistent with a customer service focus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interacts in a positive, professional manner with patients, family and staff
• Actively participates in meetings, huddles and with other team members using positive communication
• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit to achieve optimal results.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds promptly and positively to requests for assistance with directions and information from patients, staff and visitors
• Promptly responds to all assignments to create an environment that is conducive for healing. Communicates and documents any facility or patient related issues to management, as appropriate.
• Performs efficient room cleaning processes ensuring timely patient admissions

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows department process for room cleaning and discharge inspections, as appropriate, with the goal of meeting or exceeding HCAHPS cleanliness scores.
• Achieves discharge, daily room cleaning and assigned area turn-around times,…