Environmental Services Technician

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Operations:

• Report to the supervisor at the beginning of each shift and check the changeover log for priority assignments.

• Coordinate with team members during the shift to prioritize cleaning tasks.

• Complete soiled utility runs as needed.

• Equipment and Supply Management:

• Ensure cleanliness of supply and equipment rooms.

• Restock and clean Environmental Services (EVS) carts after each use.

• Report any equipment, structural, or functional repairs needed on the daily check sheet.

• Compliance and Safety:

• Follow directions, procedures, and methods regarding the use of specific supplies and equipment.

• Adhere to safety protocols to protect patients, staff, and oneself from potential hazards.

Qualifications:

• Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

• Experience:

• No prior experience required.

• Previous knowledge of hospital cleaning techniques is preferred.

• Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand product labels and comprehend simple mixing measurements.

• Capability to follow specific verbal or written instructions and procedures.

• High degree of manual dexterity to manipulate cleaning tools and access small areas.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds from knee to shoulder height (e.g., solution containers, mop buckets, trash, and linen bags).
• Moderate force required to push full laundry bins; minimal force for cleaning supplies, vacuums, and mops.
• Substantial standing, kneeling, and stooping throughout the shift.

Work Environment:

• Primarily indoor work with occasional outdoor tasks.
• Frequent exposure to wet conditions involving water, disinfectants, and mopping solutions.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals used in cleaning supplies.
• Occasional handling of biomedical and pharmaceutical waste, including lab boxes, sharps containers, and suction canisters.