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Memorial Health

Environmental Services Technician I (EVS Tech I) - Days. Job in Franklin Gr8Jobs

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An Environmental Services Worker maintains the overall cleanliness and sanitation of the facility in which they work. They do so by performing a range of cleaning tasks, from mopping and floor buffing to room sanitizing and waste disposal

$36,794 / year median in Illinois

+2% projected growth

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Min USD $15.75/Hr. Max USD $22.52/Hr. Overview Join Our Team at Springfield Memorial Hospital! Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a difference every day? As an Environmental Services Technician , you'll play an essential part in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. In this role, you'll be responsible for daily cleaning and restocking throughout the hospital and its facilities, following the standards set by our Environmental Services and Infection Prevention and Control departments. These positions do require an every-other-weekend commitment as part of our regular scheduling. 07:00am - 03:30pm (With Every Other Weekend)
Qualifications Education:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to lift objects and climb ladders. Moderate physical effort required. Responsibilities Understands how soiling occurs and the difference between soluble and insoluble soils, and the cleaning process involved. Maintains a clean, stocked, and organized cleaning cart and Environmental Services closet per department policy. Knowledgeable about the specific use of Environmental Services chemicals and their dilution rates. Performs dust mopping and wet/microfiber mopping on hard surface floors. Vacuums carpeted areas using an upright vacuum cleaner. Handles and disposes of all waste streams, including regulated waste in the hospital. Cleans and handles intravenous pumps (IV or Sigma Smart Pumps). Cleans in-patient rooms daily. Implements
A.I.D.E.T.
(Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) and Greet and Feet techniques, understanding their impact on patient surveys. Performs discharge and transfer cleaning in both in-patient and out-patient settings. Follows isolation cleaning procedures, using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Responsible for cleaning offices, conference rooms, and furniture arrangement. Proficient in cleaning procedures for laboratory settings. Routinely cleans public and non-public restrooms and locker rooms. Conducts between-case and terminal cleaning in special procedure areas. Cleans the pharmacy clean (IV) room. Reports facility repair issues (e.g., wall patching, ceiling tiles, leaks) to leadership and submits work orders as needed. Maintains all equipment (cleaning carts, vacuums, pagers) following department guidelines. Performs general maintenance of hard and soft flooring. Adheres to safety procedures with chemicals and equipment use; reports discrepancies. Reports injuries to leadership and submits appropriate injury reports. Completes all duties proficiently and within designated time frames. Participates in required training, meetings, and completes annual learning modules on time. Familiar with departmental policies and procedures, monitoring communication boards. Performs other related work as required or requested.