Environmental Services Worker - Trash Tech Days
Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $19.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Employee Discounts
Job Description
The Environmental Services Worker III position is a vital role within a hospital setting dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety. The hiring institution is a healthcare facility committed to providing a safe and sanitary environment essential for patient care and staff well-being. This hospital operates with strict adherence to regulatory standards such as OSHA and EPA and is renowned for its commitment to infection control and environmental safety. They are seeking an experienced Environmental Services Worker III to join their facility’s environmental services department on a full-time basis. This role is integral to supporting hospital... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-4 years of experience in environmental services housekeeping custodial work or healthcare facility maintenance
- Knowledge of infection control practices and hospital sanitation standards
- Ability to operate floor cleaning machines and related equipment
- Understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations related to waste disposal
- Physical ability to perform cleaning duties including lifting bending and standing for long periods
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and consistent attendance
- Willingness to comply with all hospital policies and safety guidelines
Job Qualifications
- 2-4 years of experience in environmental services housekeeping custodial work or healthcare facility maintenance required
- Experience in terminal cleaning waste management and advanced floor care techniques in a healthcare setting preferred
- Advanced knowledge of floor care techniques chemical safety and infection control protocols
- Ability to operate and maintain floor cleaning machines buffers and other specialized cleaning equipment
- Knowledge of OSHA EPA and hospital waste disposal regulations
- Strong attention to detail in performing specialized cleaning and sanitation tasks
- Ability to train and mentor new employees ensuring consistent adherence to hospital cleaning standards
- Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to interact professionally with staff and visitors
- Problem-solving skills to identify and address environmental concerns within the facility
- Certification in Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) or Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) preferred
Job Duties
- Performs advanced floor care including stripping waxing buffing deep-cleaning carpets and operating floor maintenance equipment
- Handles the removal segregation and proper disposal of hazardous infectious and noninfectious waste ensuring compliance with OSHA EPA and hospital policies
- Executes terminal cleaning and disinfection procedures in high-risk areas such as operating rooms isolation units and intensive care areas
- Trains and mentors new Environmental Services team members ensuring adherence to proper cleaning techniques infection control protocols and safety procedures
- Assists with special projects such as construction cleanup deep cleaning initiatives and emergency response cleaning efforts
- Moves assembles and adjusts furniture medical equipment and floor mats to support department operations and facility needs
- Monitors and replenishes cleaning supplies reporting inventory shortages and ensuring proper usage to minimize waste
- Identifies and reports maintenance and safety concerns such as damaged flooring leaks or malfunctioning equipment ensuring a prompt response
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance
- Complies with all policies and standards
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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