Environmental Service Tech

About Us:  

NuGate Group, LLC is a nationwide service provider, delivering quality janitorial and landscaping services. Our team of experienced professionals use state of the art techniques and equipment as we incorporate the use of “Green” products at all of our serviced locations. We strive to provide the highest levels of service and respect to our clients. 

IMPORTANT: MUST be able to pass a Federal Background Check

General Summary

The Environmental Services Technician at Fort Campbell plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment for all personnel and visitors. This position is responsible for implementing and overseeing environmental sanitation protocols that prevent the spread of infectious diseases and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The technician will conduct routine cleaning, disinfection, and waste management activities across various facilities, contributing to the overall operational readiness of the installation. Additionally, the role involves monitoring environmental conditions, reporting hazards, and collaborating with other departments to promote sustainable practices. Ultimately, this position ensures that the environment supports the well-being and efficiency of the community it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety protocols.
• Physical capability to perform cleaning tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Effective communication skills to interact with team members and supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in environmental services or a related field.
• Certification in infection control or environmental safety.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste handling and disposal procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations related to environmental services.
• Ability to operate specialized cleaning equipment.

Essential Duties

• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, beds, gurneys, examination tables, restrooms, offices, and other common areas within the hospital environment to established standards.
• Performs terminal cleaning of patient rooms and special procedure rooms in accordance with standard procedures.
• Collects and disposes regular trash, RMW (Regulated Medical Waste), and recycle materials.
• Collect and removes soiled linen into appropriate bin.
• Replenishes, hand soap, hand sanitizer, other supplies as needed.
• Dust mops floors with microfiber using standard operating procedures.
• Wet mops floors with disinfectant using microfiber material following standard operating procedure.
• Dusts all horizontal and vertical surfaces, furniture, wash walls, clean and polish fixtures, air vents, handrails, blinds, windows and sills and other items as required.
• Handles various types of cleaning chemicals in compliance with established guidelines and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May be trained and asked to perform floor care work to include buffing, stripping and re-finishing, scrubbing baseboards, earthquake joints, thresholds.
• May be trained to deliver linen in accordance with medical facilities par level policies. Stamp and document new linen. Document salvaged linen.

Other Responsibilities

• Reports any conditions requiring maintenance attention or repair to immediate supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Previous custodial experience in the healthcare or hospitality industry preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to comprehend and follow detailed instructions in English

Work Environment

• Physical demands include continuous movement, including frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and other use of hands.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Operation of motorized equipment, for generalized floor cleaning.
• Frequent exposure to chemicals such as cleaning solutions; potential exposure to blood and other bodily fluids.
• Varying work shifts

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).