Environmental Services Technician | Full Time

Key Responsibilities:

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  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.
  
  
  
  


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  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.
  
  
  
  


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  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:

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  Education:

  
  
  
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
  
  
  
  


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  Experience:

  
  
  
  
  • No prior experience required.
  
  
  • Previous knowledge of hospital cleaning techniques is preferred.
  
  
  
  


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  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.