Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.41 - $25.85
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Referral Bonus
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is a renowned healthcare institution committed to improving health and providing excellent patient care through innovative research, education, and clinical services. As one of the leading medical centers in the Pacific Northwest, OHSU operates numerous facilities where ensuring a clean, safe, and hygienic environment is critical to patient outcomes and infection control. At OHSU, the Environmental Services Technician role plays a vital part in upholding the high standards of cleanliness that support healthcare operations. This position is especially important in reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections by thoroughly cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining clinical environments... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to read and understand procedures and instructions for proper chemical uses to safely perform tasks and projects
- busy environment with a lot of interruptions, multiple demands and people interactions
- requires a high level of physical activity
- must be reasonably strong and agile, able to bend, stoop, climb, walk and do lifting up to 35 lbs
- must be able to work at a rapid pace
- must demonstrate regular attendance by coming to work on scheduled working days
Job Qualifications
- Some healthcare, janitorial, custodial experience
- must demonstrate a stable work history
- must be able to read, write, speak and communicate in the English language
- must demonstrate consistent and punctual attendance
- must be able to work in teams
- must be able to competently use cleaning solutions and equipment
- must be able to work independently and get along with all staff, visitors and patients
- must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
- preferred: 6 months of employment experience in custodial, housekeeping or environmental services healthcare experience
- preferred: HS diploma/GED
Job Duties
- Maintains carpets by vacuuming, spot cleaning, and performing light and heavy carpet extraction
- maintains hard-surface floors by sweeping, spot mopping, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and refurbishing
- uses chemical cleaners, strippers, and waxes
- performs high-level vacuuming of vents, ceilings, fixtures, and ledges
- cleans and sanitizes all surfaces and floors in patient rooms, clinical areas, support space, public areas, office space, and restrooms
- cleans and sanitizes equipment including beds, stretchers, and bassinets
- collects trash, linen, and trash carts
- empties and cleans trash bins
- operates trash compactor and waste sterilization equipment
- makes beds, cribs, and stretchers
- moves beds, furniture, and other equipment for cleaning
- operates EVS cleaning equipment
- stocks EVS closets and carts
- replenishes dispensers such as soap, paper towels, toilet paper, alcohol based hand sanitizer, disposable seat covers
- responds to patient requests in a customer-focused and timely manner
- utilizes I CARE and other patient experience tools for patient service
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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