Environmental Services Technician-3rd Shift

Provides daily housekeeping services in DRH Health facilities and locations to ensure a safe, clean, and sanitary environment in accordance with laws, regulations and facility guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Provides daily housekeeping duties as assigned per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Closely follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Cleans floors, including dust mop, wet mop, sweeping, and vacuuming.
• Cleans furnishings which are both moveable and stationary throughout the facility. Cleans fixtures including restroom, light fixtures, water fountains, etc.
• Dusts and disinfects horizontal surfaces throughout the facility.
• Removes trash and cleans/disinfects waste containers.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms in both the patient rooms and public spaces throughout the facility or clinic.
• Cleans public spaces throughout the facility or clinic including corridors, stairwells, elevators, waiting rooms, lobby, etc.
• Cleans equipment and work areas as assigned.
• Advises leadership of supply, equipment, maintenance, and repair needs.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Follows dress code policy.
• Utilization of assistive devices for lifting is mandatory.
• Learn and stay updated on Federal, State, and DRH rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Attend in-service educational programs.
• Must adhere to safety protocols at all times. Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and emergencies.
• Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.
• This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English. Knowledge of proper and safe use of custodial equipment and chemicals. Ability to effectively communicate with others. Basic ability to use technology related to job duties and responsibilities. Ability to effectively follow applicable regulations, policies, and/or procedures. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position. Attention to detail.

Education and/or Experience:  High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum one (1) year housekeeping experience in a health care setting preferred. General knowledge of cleaning and infection prevention preferred. Ability to perform excellent customer service with professionalism. General knowledge of patient rights and housekeeping/environmental services related safety practices.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:  Blood borne pathogen training. For those positions requiring travel, a current valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Safety-Sensitive Position - This is a “Safety-Sensitive” Position as defined by Oklahoma law.  As such, please be advised that applicants for this position cannot test positive in pre-employment drug tests (or any drug tests administered after employment begins) for the presence of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive component of cannabis.  This is true even if the applicant is in possession of a valid medical marijuana card that otherwise allows the license-holder to legally use and consume medical marijuana. Team Members in “Safety-Sensitive” positions are not permitted to test positive for the presence of THC in any pre-employment drug test, or any other drug test administered after employment begins.  This information is provided to applicants as a resource to the application process.  This is not a request for any applicant to disclose personal medical information during the application process. If you have any questions about the information in this disclaimer please direct these questions to a member of Human Resources.

This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.

As a condition of employment, vaccinations are required per DRH Policy.  Medical and Religious Exemptions are available upon request.