Environmental Services Specialist
Fairview Health Services
About the Role
- Environmental Services Specialist
- Full-time .5 FTE (40 hours per pay period)
- Days, Evenings, Nights
- On-site at Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital in Grand Rapids
Job Summary
The Environmental Services Specialist is responsible for maintaining the highest level of cleanliness throughout the hospital and clinic. They are a vital and centric member of the healthcare team. They will compassionately communicate with patients, coworkers, and other customers of Environmental Services and Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital. The Environmental Services Specialist is the first line of defense in keeping Grand Itasca's patients, staff, and community safe.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of our patients and community by being a key part of Grand Itasca's medical team.
- Clean and disinfect all areas of the hospital using a variety of compounds and solutions.
- Clean and maintains floors throughout the hospital.
- Operate vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, sweepers, and other systems.
- Learn to strip, seal, finish, and wax floors using buffers and strippers.
- Dispose of infectious, medical, hazardous, and other waste.
- Keep work areas tidy and stocked with supplies.
- Be an active partner with medical staff ensuring patients and providers have a great experience.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures.
- Expand your knowledge by participating on departmental trainings, activities, and meetings.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Fantastic verbal and written skills.
- Show up every day with a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
- Be able to perform the physical qualifications of the job, including moving furniture and equipment.
- Experience using buffers, floor strippers, carpet and upholstery extractors, carpet shampooers and steam cleaners is preferred.
- On-the-job training will be provided for those without specific equipment experience.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to and follow Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital Mission, Values, Vision and policies.
- Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.
Qualifications
- Experience using buffers, floor strippers, carpet and upholstery extractors, carpet shampooers and steam cleaners is preferred.