ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Cincinnati, OH, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job Description

The Christ Hospital is a renowned healthcare institution committed to providing exceptional patient care and maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff. As a respected hospital, it emphasizes the importance of health, safety, and comfort within its facilities, making sure the environment supports the healing process and meets rigorous healthcare standards. The Christ Hospital is dedicated to employing skilled professionals who uphold its values and mission through quality service and meticulous attention to the cleanliness and maintenance of hospital spaces.

The role of the Environmental Services Tech II at The Christ Hospital is critical in ensuring that all areas within the hospital are clean, safe, and inviting. This position plays a vital part in promoting patient safety and offers direct support through various cleaning and maintenance duties. An Environmental Services Tech II is responsible for maintaining patient rooms, public areas, and specialized floor surfaces using appropriate cleaning methods and equipment. This role demands knowledge of hospital protocols, effective use of floor machines like auto-scrubbers and burnishers, and the application of cleaning chemicals following safety guidelines.

In addition to routine cleaning, this position involves specialized tasks such as stripping and refinishing floors, carpet spotting and cleaning, trash hauling, and handling biohazard waste with safe practices. The Environmental Services Tech II helps ensure that floors are properly prepared, cleaned, and maintained to promote longevity and prevent safety hazards. The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable about various cleaning techniques, chemicals, and equipment, and able to deliver excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff members. Furthermore, confidentiality and adherence to hospital policies regarding patient information is mandatory, alongside passing safety and confidentiality tests.

The role also requires basic computer knowledge, including the use of MS Office Outlook for internal communication, and the ability to complete required tests annually. Additional duties may include recycling and setting up meeting spaces, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork. The Environmental Services Tech II not only supports the hospital’s mission to deliver excellent care but also contributes directly to maintaining a safe and pleasant environment conducive to health and recovery.

Employment type for this role is typically full-time, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive healthcare organization. While a High School Diploma or GED is preferred, relevant experience, particularly in healthcare housekeeping and floor care, significantly supports success in this role. Certification such as CHEST certification is preferred but not mandatory, allowing room for learning and development within the position. Working at The Christ Hospital offers the candidate the opportunity to be part of a respected healthcare team focused on making a tangible difference in patient well-being through environmental services.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Two years’ experience including floor care required
Basic reading, writing, and math skills required
Basic healthcare housekeeping customer service skills required
Use of floor equipment as defined in duties and responsibilities required
Knowledge of computers preferred but not required

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred
Two years’ experience including floor care required
Basic reading, writing, and math skills required
Basic healthcare housekeeping customer service skills required
Knowledge of cleaning equipment and chemicals
Knowledge of safety protocols
Ability to follow policies and procedures
Customer service orientation
Ability to learn and use MS Office Outlook
Strong attention to detail

Job Duties

Always promotes patient safety
Able to clean patient rooms and discharges as required
Is knowledgeable of all ESI chemicals and procedures
Provides excellent customer service to patients, visitors and staff
Is knowledgeable of and trained in the use and maintenance of floor machines, Boost technology, auto-scrubbers and automatic burnishers
Follows the guidelines for dust mopping, wet mopping and spot mopping hard surface corridors in addition to the heavier equipment
Has experience in and properly prepares floors for refinishing to include stripping and scrubbing surfaces
Details prepared surfaces including edges and corners, behind doors, and cove base
Knows when floor is ready for finish and how to apply the proper number of coats based on the floor preparation
Always cleans equipment and disposes of unused product in a safe manner according to department policy
Follows all safety protocol to protect self and others in the area
Knows how to clean carpet surfaces using proper spotting technique and correct chemicals for the needed equipment
Has knowledge of vacuum sweepers, cleaners, floor machines and various types of extractors
Must have the ability to learn all areas of trash removal and trash routes for pushing gondolas of trash
All gondolas are to be covered whenever in transit, whether empty or full
Must be able to learn to use a steam autoclave and shredder for bio trash and have the ability to read graphs and record weights and temperatures
Is aware of and follows hospital policy and federal regulations regarding patient confidentiality
Is tested annually on Safety and Confidentiality
Ability to learn MS Office Outlook for emails
Ability to take and pass required annual Stat Tests
Other tasks as required including meeting set-ups and recycling