Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $20.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
The Providence Center is a dedicated facility within the Care New England health system, focusing on providing comprehensive behavioral health services to residents in its community. As a reputable establishment committed to improving the lives of its patients, The Providence Center ensures a safe and welcoming environment that fosters healing and wellness. The center boasts a modern and well-maintained facility that supports a wide array of mental health and behavioral programs, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and maintenance throughout its premises to promote health and safety for patients, staff, and visitors alike.
The Environmental Services Technician at The Providence Center plays a crucial role in maintaining this clean, orderly, and safe environment. This full-time role is designed to provide thorough cleaning and sanitation services, as well as light maintenance duties encompassing both the interior and exterior of the facility. The technician is responsible for a variety of tasks, including waste disposal, groundskeeping, and assisting with equipment and furniture movement, all of which contribute to the center's smooth operational flow.
In this position, the technician carries out daily cleaning of restrooms and showers, ensures floors and carpets are spotless through sweeping, vacuuming, and washing, and manages trash and recycling collection with attention to proper hazardous waste handling protocols. They maintain cleaning supplies, monitor stock levels, and perform minor preventative maintenance tasks, keeping the environment conducive to patient care and staff efficiency. Furthermore, the technician supports grounds maintenance duties like snow removal and pest control prevention, showcasing their versatility and commitment to facility upkeep.
The role demands a hands-on approach, requiring manual dexterity and physical stamina to perform tasks such as lifting and moving furniture or equipment, sometimes up to 75 pounds. Strong communication skills and professionalism are essential, as the technician interacts frequently with coworkers, clients, external agencies, and the public, ensuring cooperative relationships and upholding service standards. The technician also participates in mandatory safety training and emergency maintenance support, underscoring the position's importance in the center's overall safety and operational readiness.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about environmental services within a healthcare setting who desire to contribute meaningfully to community health by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming therapeutic environment. The Providence Center offers a collaborative and respectful workplace culture emphasizing ethics, equal opportunity employment, and personal responsibility. This position underlines the importance of teamwork, responsibility, and attention to detail in sustaining high standards of facility cleanliness and safety that directly impact patient and staff well-being.
The Environmental Services Technician at The Providence Center plays a crucial role in maintaining this clean, orderly, and safe environment. This full-time role is designed to provide thorough cleaning and sanitation services, as well as light maintenance duties encompassing both the interior and exterior of the facility. The technician is responsible for a variety of tasks, including waste disposal, groundskeeping, and assisting with equipment and furniture movement, all of which contribute to the center's smooth operational flow.
In this position, the technician carries out daily cleaning of restrooms and showers, ensures floors and carpets are spotless through sweeping, vacuuming, and washing, and manages trash and recycling collection with attention to proper hazardous waste handling protocols. They maintain cleaning supplies, monitor stock levels, and perform minor preventative maintenance tasks, keeping the environment conducive to patient care and staff efficiency. Furthermore, the technician supports grounds maintenance duties like snow removal and pest control prevention, showcasing their versatility and commitment to facility upkeep.
The role demands a hands-on approach, requiring manual dexterity and physical stamina to perform tasks such as lifting and moving furniture or equipment, sometimes up to 75 pounds. Strong communication skills and professionalism are essential, as the technician interacts frequently with coworkers, clients, external agencies, and the public, ensuring cooperative relationships and upholding service standards. The technician also participates in mandatory safety training and emergency maintenance support, underscoring the position's importance in the center's overall safety and operational readiness.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about environmental services within a healthcare setting who desire to contribute meaningfully to community health by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming therapeutic environment. The Providence Center offers a collaborative and respectful workplace culture emphasizing ethics, equal opportunity employment, and personal responsibility. This position underlines the importance of teamwork, responsibility, and attention to detail in sustaining high standards of facility cleanliness and safety that directly impact patient and staff well-being.
Job Requirements
- High school or GED preferred
- 2 years of experience in environmental services or housekeeping preferred
- Manual dexterity and mobility required
- While performing the major responsibilities of this position the incumbent must be able to regularly sit stand or walk and occasionally reach for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to lift push move and or carry supplies or equipment up to 75 pounds and be able to bend stoop crouch or kneel
- While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally work in outside-weather conditions
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos
- Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions
- Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel Outlook
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills with ability to interact positively with clients residents employees supervisors vendors and contractors
- Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in difficult interactions
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous experience in environmental services or housekeeping
- Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation procedures
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment safely
- Basic knowledge of hazardous waste handling
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good organizational skills
- Basic computer proficiency especially Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective communication skills
- Customer service oriented
- Physical ability to perform manual labor and lift heavy items
Job Duties
- Maintains a cleaning cart in an orderly condition keeping the cart fully stocked with required cleaning supplies
- Maintain cleanliness of building interior exterior and garage
- Clean and disinfect shower and restrooms daily
- Sweep vacuum and wash floors and carpeting as needed
- Remove trash from offices as needed
- Collect universal and or medical waste and store in authorized locations
- Collect recycled materials such as paper cans and newsprint
- Follow proper procedures concerning hazardous waste disposal and handling
- Clean and sanitize windows reception glass reception counters and door handles
- Clean offices after staff turnover
- Complete groundskeeping of building exterior and garage Assist in snow removal as needed
- Complete preventative maintenance tasks and assigned work requests
- Load furniture onto and off to a Center truck
- Lift and move furniture into and out of various locations
- Move equipment and furnishings for staff
- Perform pest control prevention as directed
- Perform assigned duties in a timely manner and clean up upon completion of jobs
- Monitor and maintain stock levels of cleaning products and paper goods
- Purchase parts and materials as directed
- Follow all organizational policies and maintain a safe work environment
- Communicate professionally and maintain positive cooperative relationships with coworkers consumers external agencies and the public
- Work collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues addressing workplace issues constructively and accepting guidance and feedback
- Attend mandatory trainings conferences and in-service sessions and share relevant information learned with staff Participate in required safety trainings
- Provide emergency support outside of normal work hours as required for maintenance of the Center
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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