Environmental Services Associate

Company: Dignity Health

About the Role

As an Environmental Services Technician, you will maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of patient rooms and all hospital areas to protect against potential illness or injury from infectious diseases or other hazards. You are a key component in ensuring the safety and comfort of patients, visitors, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
• Utilize specialized equipment and techniques for facility sanitation.
• Learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects.
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies.
• Deliver clean linens.
• Clean assigned areas according to established standards and a 12-step cleaning process.
• Sweep, dust, vacuum, and mop assigned areas, using automatic scrub/buffer equipment as needed.
• Arrange and/or move furniture in patient and non-patient care areas according to room setup.
• Ensure equipment is working prior to use.
• Document and report items/equipment needing repair and hazardous conditions requiring correction.
• Stock supply cart for assigned areas with proper equipment needed to complete the assigned shift.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Requires basic education to understand and follow standard practice or oral and written instructions.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to use simple arithmetic.
• Ability to keep simple records.
• Ability to use simple office machines.
• Fire Safety certification required within 90 days of the start date.

Qualifications

• Preferred: High School Graduate or GED.
• Preferred: A minimum of 6 months of janitorial experience in a healthcare environment.