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Environmental Services Technician

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

OVERVIEW:

The Environmental Services Technician performs a wide variety of duties to clean and disinfect and ensures a safe environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Cleans toilets and urinals using correct procedures and cleaning agents, following safety precautions to prevent injury and damage to all surfaces

Remove all waste from the facility, including regular waste, infectious waste, pharmaceutical waste, and confidential and recyclable materials

Clean and disinfect sinks, soap dispensers, towel dispensers, bathtubs, showers, and drinking fountains using correct equipment and cleaners to maintain sanitary conditions

Notify supervisor or any equipment or facilities needing repair or replacement

RESPONSIBILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Replace and refill toilet tissue, paper towels, and soap/hand sanitizer dispensers to maintain sufficient supply

Clean walls, ceilings, doors, partitions, mirrors, title, and light fixtures using correct cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals for the type of surface

Wash various types of windows throughout the hospital inside and outside

Sweep and wash floors daily using hand-held cleaning equipment and appropriate cleaner. Maintain the general condition of floors using brooms, mops, vacuum, and scrubber, or shampooer

Dust corners, woodwork, ledges, and vents using brushes, rages, and dry mops to remover accumulation of dust

Wash and disinfect beds, exam tables, and other patient related furniture using correct germicidal detergents

Change bed sheets or linens in hospital patient rooms or physician “on-call” room

Perform any other duties that may be necessary for the operation of the corporation and/or hospital

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma

One year of cleaning/housekeeping experience and/or relevant experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods of time

Manual dexterity and use of a calculator or computer keyboard.

Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting

Occasionally lifts to 50 pounds

Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal ranges

Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours

Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionization radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a hospital and/or clinic environment