Houston Methodist
Environmental Services Technician - Multiple Openings (Full-Time & Part-Time, Va
Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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Environmental Services Technician - Multiple Openings (Full-Time & Part-Time, Varied Shifts Available)
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Houston Methodist
Both full‑time and part‑time opportunities are available across day and night shifts (7 am–7 pm / 7 pm–7 am). By applying to this requisition you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability.
As an Environmental Services Technician, you will perform a variety of general and moderately complex cleaning tasks in assigned specialty areas to provide a safe and attractive environment for patients, guests, and staff. You will maintain environmental and infection control standards, follow Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) standards for procedure room turnover, and work with floor maintenance equipment, chemicals, hazardous materials, conference room setups, linen distribution, and tracking.
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 & Certifications:
Required: DOTHAZMAT Certification (DOT) – Houston Methodist US Department Of Transportation Hazardous Materials Certification
Preferred: Driver License – State Licensure (DL)
Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on‑going assessments and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English governing 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
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
Essential Functions – People
Interact in a positive, professional manner with patients, family, and staff
Actively participate in meetings, huddles, and with other team members using positive communication
Promote a positive work environment and contribute to a dynamic, team‑focused unit to achieve optimal results
Essential Functions – Service
Respond promptly and positively to requests for assistance with directions and information from patients, staff, and visitors
Promptly respond to all assignments to create an environment conducive for healing and communicate any facility or patient‑related issues to management as appropriate
Perform efficient room cleaning processes ensuring timely patient admissions
Essential Functions – Quality/Safety
Follow department process for room cleaning and discharge inspections, aiming to meet or exceed HCAHPS cleanliness scores
Achieve discharge, daily room cleaning, and assigned area turn‑around times
Track, log, and notify appropriate management of safety and repair needs for equipment during discharge activity
Follow policies, procedures, and safety rules; correct minor safety hazards and observe infection control precautions and OSHA standards
Follow proper cleaning/maintenance procedures for all floor types utilizing equipment, as appropriate
Collect, transport, and dispose of solid/biohazard waste through proper procedures
Follow identified cleaning procedures, including utilization of specialty equipment in assigned areas (e.g., surgical, procedural or isolation areas)
Use appropriate transporting techniques for clean or soiled linen and assist with quality assurance by examining, identifying, and rejecting poor quality linen
Essential Functions – Finance
Appropriately use and store chemicals, paper goods, supplies, and equipment utilized during a shift; report, track, and assess wasteful practices
Manage time effectively and prioritize department daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime
Essential Functions – Growth/Innovation
Assume responsibility for growth and development; participate in continuing education and in‑service programs
Actively participate in EVS shared governance, meetings or huddles by contributing ideas toward improving efficiency and effectiveness of department processes
Foster a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging coworkers in learning opportunities aligned with business objectives
Supplemental Requirements
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform: Yes
Scrubs: Yes
Business professional: No
Other (department approved): Yes
ON‑CALL
Note that employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather events, etc.) regardless of selection below.
On Call: No
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department**
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
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Environmental Services Technician - Multiple Openings (Full-Time & Part-Time, Varied Shifts Available)
role at
Houston Methodist
Both full‑time and part‑time opportunities are available across day and night shifts (7 am–7 pm / 7 pm–7 am). By applying to this requisition you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability.
As an Environmental Services Technician, you will perform a variety of general and moderately complex cleaning tasks in assigned specialty areas to provide a safe and attractive environment for patients, guests, and staff. You will maintain environmental and infection control standards, follow Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) standards for procedure room turnover, and work with floor maintenance equipment, chemicals, hazardous materials, conference room setups, linen distribution, and tracking.
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 & Certifications:
Required: DOTHAZMAT Certification (DOT) – Houston Methodist US Department Of Transportation Hazardous Materials Certification
Preferred: Driver License – State Licensure (DL)
Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on‑going assessments and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English governing 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
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
Essential Functions – People
Interact in a positive, professional manner with patients, family, and staff
Actively participate in meetings, huddles, and with other team members using positive communication
Promote a positive work environment and contribute to a dynamic, team‑focused unit to achieve optimal results
Essential Functions – Service
Respond promptly and positively to requests for assistance with directions and information from patients, staff, and visitors
Promptly respond to all assignments to create an environment conducive for healing and communicate any facility or patient‑related issues to management as appropriate
Perform efficient room cleaning processes ensuring timely patient admissions
Essential Functions – Quality/Safety
Follow department process for room cleaning and discharge inspections, aiming to meet or exceed HCAHPS cleanliness scores
Achieve discharge, daily room cleaning, and assigned area turn‑around times
Track, log, and notify appropriate management of safety and repair needs for equipment during discharge activity
Follow policies, procedures, and safety rules; correct minor safety hazards and observe infection control precautions and OSHA standards
Follow proper cleaning/maintenance procedures for all floor types utilizing equipment, as appropriate
Collect, transport, and dispose of solid/biohazard waste through proper procedures
Follow identified cleaning procedures, including utilization of specialty equipment in assigned areas (e.g., surgical, procedural or isolation areas)
Use appropriate transporting techniques for clean or soiled linen and assist with quality assurance by examining, identifying, and rejecting poor quality linen
Essential Functions – Finance
Appropriately use and store chemicals, paper goods, supplies, and equipment utilized during a shift; report, track, and assess wasteful practices
Manage time effectively and prioritize department daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime
Essential Functions – Growth/Innovation
Assume responsibility for growth and development; participate in continuing education and in‑service programs
Actively participate in EVS shared governance, meetings or huddles by contributing ideas toward improving efficiency and effectiveness of department processes
Foster a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging coworkers in learning opportunities aligned with business objectives
Supplemental Requirements
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform: Yes
Scrubs: Yes
Business professional: No
Other (department approved): Yes
ON‑CALL
Note that employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather events, etc.) regardless of selection below.
On Call: No
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department**
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
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