What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Technician position at Hospitality Health ER?
About Hospitality Health ER
Hospitality Health ER is a freestanding ER in Galveston, TX that overlooks the beautiful seawall. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional hospitality and customer service to everyone that enters our facility, going above and beyond the call of duty. We encourage a strong team environment, where our staff will step up to the plate during the busiest of times and lend a hand in whatever direction is needed.
If you are looking to make a change in your career and be part of an exciting team, with endless possibilities for career growth, apply today! We are looking to fill positions immediately!
Overview
A freestanding ER in Galveston, TX is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to join their team. The Environmental Services Technician will strive to provide proficient, competent care while maintaining the patient's sense of comfort and dignity.
Responsibilities for the Environmental Services Technician
- Ensuring that contaminated waste products are securely stored, and storage areas are always locked.
- Cleaning and sanitizing floors, equipment, and furniture according to infection‐control policies.
- Dusting furniture, woodwork and equipment and dust‐mops floors. Polishing and cleaning fixtures in rooms and bathrooms. Wet‐mops rooms, halls, and other areas; shampooing rugs and furniture.
- Knowing proper use, operation, and care of equipment; reporting any needed repairs and/or safety hazards to manager.
- Operating mechanical floor cleaners, buffers, vacuums, snow blowers, shampooers, and related environmental service equipment.
- Cleaning vents, fan fixtures, top of windows, doorframes and other high areas using a ladder.
- Gathering and disposing of trash and waste materials using specified bags or containers per established procedures.
- Moving furniture and other heavy objects as required.
- Performing terminal cleaning procedures of patient rooms and prepares rooms for new occupants; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
- Cleaning and disinfecting all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors, and walls of bathrooms.
- Making supply packs and putting linen stacks in carts for distribution. Taking supply requests and delivering them.
- Delivering linens according to pre‐established par levels and schedules.
- Distributing emergency supplies as needed.
- Keeping records of linen distribution; checking linens supply and listing linen use.
- Keeping work areas neat and orderly, cleaning equipment, and assisting with other cleaning duties as assigned.
- Shoveling snow at all exits and ramps.
- Assisting with evacuations, when needed.
- Reporting any known accidents, observed or suspected violations of Company policy, safety hazard or any unusual occurrence to the department supervisor.
Requirements and Qualifications for the Environmental Services Technician
- Strong communication skills and displays a positive attitude and passion for Infinite Hospital Services.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Able to always maintain a professional manner.
- Displays integrity and honesty.
- Maintains a positive attitude towards patients, guests, and visitors.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Able to follow and adhere to standard policies and procedures.
- Flexibility to meet scheduling demands of department.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to read, speak, and write the English language.
Pay & Benefits
- Night shift differential
- 401K with company match
- Additional benefits for full-time employees
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Hospitality Health ER is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status.
