Environmental Services Technician

Job

Environmental Services Technician

L35 - CD-Env Svcs Technician

Hospital Housekeeping

Non-Exempt

October 2017

Under close supervision, the Environmental Services Technician performs environmental services functions for a healthcare facility. Employees in this job class perform a variety of functions to assure facilities are clean and free of safety hazards. This job class requires knowledge of custodial practices and the ability to organize and manage multiple projects.

• Cleans, dusts, and polishes cabinets, furniture, lockers, and woodwork following safety protocols and infection control procedures.
• Cleans stairwells, hallways, restrooms, offices, and cells (cell cleaning includes removal of mattress and trash).
• Cleans wall surfaces, ceilings, baseboards, floor surfaces, doors, venetian blinds, ledges, vents, toilets, metal fixtures, shelves, furniture, privacy stalls, windows, and light fixtures.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles; vacuum floors; assist in moving and arranging furniture and equipment as needed.
• Disinfect and sanitize areas, stock and refill bathroom dispensers with papers, sanitary, and soap products.
• Select appropriate cleaning materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.
• Read, interpret and follow material safety data sheets and cleaning product directions for use and warning/precaution information.
• Responsible for scheduled pickups of trash and biohazard waste bins for facility.
• Work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as operational need dictates.
• Maintain storage closet.
• Respond to environmental emergencies and requests for assistance.
• Communicate with guards and staff as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Experience in custodial work in a hospital setting preferred.
• Ability to learn methods of cleaning and caring for hospital facilities.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions on labels for proper and safe use of chemicals, supplies and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present information and respond to questions from clients, customers and others.
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships with staff, customers, and others.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities.

The position requires the ability to maintain sufficient strength, agility and endurance during stressful situations encountered on the job without compromising the employee’s health or that of co-workers.

High School Diploma or GED.

Not Applicable.

• Maneuvering in and around the worksite.
• Standing and walking.
• Bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping.
• Lifting boxes or equipment up to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Pushing or pulling objects such as vacuums, carts, mops, etc.
• May be required to push/pull equipment up to 70 pounds.
• Grasping both small and large objects.
• Climbing ladders and/or step stools.

Work is performed in a prison healthcare facility with specialized needs for security and environmental control. Employees may need to work in confined spaces, aseptic areas, and high security areas with exposure to dirt, dust, odors, toxic chemicals, and infectious disease; and may also be exposed to weather elements such as wind, rain, cold, and heat.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.