Environmental Services Technician – Day Shift

Department: Environmental Services (Performs work in all areas of the medical center including patient and non-patient areas. May take direction from other department leaders on the housekeeping needs of that area including but not limited to Day Shift House Supervisor and Surgical Services Director.

Hours: Fulltime 1.0 FTE, Day Shift 7:00am -3:30pm includes weekend and holiday rotation

Description:

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment at Floyd County Medical Center. Responsible for keeping the building and grounds in clean and orderly condition. Assigned work areas include patient and non-patient areas including but not limited to patient rooms, clinical areas, surgery suites, offices, nurses’ stations, lounges, hallways, bathrooms, kitchen areas, elevators, and lobby areas.

• Performs cleaning of assigned areas which includes, but not limited to, furnishing and fixtures, carpets and rugs, stairways and elevators, entrances, vents and ceilings, windows and window treatments, doors, and doorframes.
• Sanitizes assigned work areas utilizing Infection Control Standards. Infection control areas include, but are not limited to, patient rooms and bathrooms, isolation units, all clinical areas, public restrooms, dietary areas, and others as assigned.
• Maintains floors as assigned to include cleaning floors, wet and dry mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming. May include stripping, scrubbing, waxing, burnishing, buffing, steam-cleaning, shampooing, etc. as directed.
• Performs emergency housekeeping when accidents/ spills occur within guidelines of Hazardous Materials clean-up requirements and/or medical center policy and procedures.
• Keeps housekeeping storage rooms and carts clean and orderly.
• Collects and disposes of all trash in an appropriate manner including pickup, boxing, shredding, and maintaining general cleanliness of trash receptacles, both interior and exterior in accordance with medical center policy and procedures.
• Services, cleans, and supplies restrooms.
• Reports any structural, equipment wear, defects, and malfunctions to Environmental Services Manager and/or Facilities Director.
• Monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours.
• Moves heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks as requested.
• Assists with remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas using snow shovels or snow blowers as needed. Spread snow melting chemicals as needed.
• Sets up, arranges, and removes decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets, meetings, and maintenance work as directed.
• Provides helicopter ground safety per policy.
• Provides courier service as needed to transport lab samples to other medical facilities.
• Provides mail drop off at USPS Post Office as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
• Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Integrity and ability to work independently. Initiative to take on tasks without being told.
• Must possess strong attention to detail and meticulous care on the job.
• Adaptive to change, embraces change with optimism.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage time efficiently.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to operate technologies and equipment associated with this position.
• Current driver’s license and good driving record preferred.

Licensure/Certification Required:

• Current driver’s license. Good driving record, free of at-fault accidents, operating while intoxicated (OWI) convictions, multiple speeding violations, or other serious traffic infractions.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

• Sit: Occasionally
• Stand: Constant
• Walk: Constant
• Lift:
  • 10 pounds: Frequent
  • 25 pounds: Frequent
  • 50 pounds*: Occasionally
  • 75 pounds*: Occasionally
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Occasionally
• Carry:
  • 10 pounds: Frequent
  • 25 pounds: Frequent
  • 50 pounds*: Occasionally
  • 75 pounds*: Occasionally
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Occasionally
• Push/Pull:
  • 10 pounds: Frequent
  • 25 pounds: Frequent
  • 50 pounds*: Occasionally
  • 75 pounds*: Occasionally
  • Greater than 100 pounds*: Occasionally
• Squat/Kneel/Crouch: Constant
• Climb: Occasionally
• Balance: Occasionally
• Twist: Frequent
• Bend/Stoop: Constant
• Crawl: Frequent
• Grasp/Grip: Constant
• Talk: Frequent
• Hear: Frequent
• See: Constant

• Anything greater than 50 pounds- assist of two or more, or mechanical lift are required.

Environmental Factors:

• May be exposed to communicable diseases due to working in a health care environment.
• Must understand and demonstrate donning the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling chemicals used in the daily cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms.
• Must understand and demonstrate the proper handling of sharps.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate when machines/equipment in use but typically quiet environment.