What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Technician - Various Shifts position at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare?
Description
Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.
Job Summary
We are actively hiring for multiple Environmental Services Technician openings across various shifts. Applicants who apply to this posting will be considered for current and upcoming opportunities. Final shift and schedule placement will be determined during the interview process based on hospital needs and candidate availability.
The Environmental Services Tech cleans and services building areas; moves furniture, equipment and supplies; and performs a variety of environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, safe and sanitary condition.
Essential Functions
- Selects cleaning materials/supplies and prepares cleaning solutions. Loads service cart and transports to work area.
- Cleans assigned areas (including, but not limited to, walls, doors, tile, fixtures, patient TVs and equipment) with germicidal cleaning solutions.
- Sweeps, mops floors and vacuums carpet. Spot cleans carpet using appropriate solutions.
- Cleans restrooms, vanity areas, showers and commodes, maintaining sanitary and odor free conditions. Replenishes essentials
- Collects and removes trash, sanitizes all garbage cans and compactor area.
- May collect and transport hazardous waste in a special closed container for sterilization before disposal.
- May collect soiled linen and distribute clean linen.
- Arranges furniture for meeting, workshops and community affairs.
- Returns unused supplies to janitor closet ensuring all times are replaced in an orderly manner.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to read and understand English to comprehend instructions of cleaning materials.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0
Qualifications
Education
- High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
- None
Experience
- Previous experience in acute care setting preferred.