Environmental Service Technician I

Job Code: ES6251
Full Time Days
7a-7p with weekends rotate

This position is eligible for $1,500 Sign on Bonus!

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

JOB SUMMARY

Some of the major job functions include but are not limited to:

• Integral member of the Clinical EVS Team performing specific tasks as outlined on the skills competency checklist.
• Performs routine housekeeping tasks to include cleaning, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and re-stocking supplies throughout assigned areas. If needed, services may be performed in the hospital or premises under contract for housekeeping services.
• Provides trash removal and disposal for department.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available in areas/rooms to complete daily tasks including stocking of patient supplies and assisting with inventory.
• Follows safety and infection control policies and all other hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Attends required department meetings, in-services, and continuing education classes.
• Occasional floor maintenance to include shampooing of carpets or buffing of floors.
• Monitors equipment to ensure working order and cleanliness. Enters work orders for broken equipment as directed by clinical staff. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Cleanliness: Maintains a high standard of cleanliness for all facility areas.

• Cleans furnishings, floors, and walls to remove all visible soils.
• Places and removes caution signs in areas being cleaned as needed.
• Cleans and returns all equipment to proper storage area. 

Facility Maintenance: Ensures public areas are in a sanitary condition at all times. 

• Cleans restrooms, patient rooms, and surgical suites according to department policy and procedure. 
• Assists with linen management. 
• Replenishes all dispensable items such as paper towels, tissues, etc.
• Empties trash and ensures that the trash receptacle is clean. 

Guest Relations: Promotes quality guest relations with both internal and external customers. 

• Greets and responds to customer requests promptly.
• Answers phones, responds to requests, and handles issues in a cheerful manner. 

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: 1 year of experience in Housekeeping/EVS preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Must be able to see and read English language instructions. Ability to multitask and prioritize. Ability to work independently. Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 11A, Environmental Services

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires climbing (ladder, steps) and frequently bending/stooping. Constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: No
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes