Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeping & Janitorial)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms and care areas including certain departments in the hospital.

• Floor cleaning and refinishing for hard floors and carpet.

• Collection, packaging and disposal of trash, recyclables, Shred, and biohazard waste.

• Assist in the laundry process as needed.

• Responsible for monitoring mechanical equipment.

• Light snow removal from entryways.

• Demonstrates values and behaviors according to Values Statement.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to read and write

• Must be familiar with cleaning chemicals and mixtures

• Must be familiar with floor care equipment

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Requirements

• Complete annual education requirements.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

• Report to work on time and as scheduled.

• Wear identification while on duty.

• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.

• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

• Comply with all organizational policies.

• Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.

• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge – Technical – Keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.

• Interpersonal Skills – Develops and maintains effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support communications and teamwork.

• Customer Service – Knows the mission of the organization and how their work impacts clients and the organization.

• Communication – Clearly and concisely conveys verbal, non-verbal or written information and ideas to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the message. Listens and responds appropriately to messages from others.

• Safety and Health Compliance – Demonstrates and understanding of and maintains conditions that ensure a healthy and safe working environment.

Education/Certification Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent