Job Posting
Environmental Services Technician
We have PRN positions available for EVS Technicians (Janitors and Housekeepers).
JOB SUMMARY
The Environmental Technician is responsible for cleaning and servicing the Hospital, the Rehab Center, and the Physician’s Clinics. Personnel must be willing to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis and perform tasks despite frequent interruptions. The EVS Technician must attend all meetings and training sessions as requested. May be required to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays, provide hospital security and be interchangeable with other workers in the housekeeping and laundry departments.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS
A. Responsible to: Supervisor of Environmental Services and/or Team Leader.
B. Workers Supervised: None
C. Interrelationships: EVS works closely with all departments within the hospital, Rehab, and Physicians’ Clinics. In special situations, the Environmental Technician may be supervised or instructed by someone from Infection Control, Nursing Services, or Maintenance Department.
III. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Environmental Technician’s responsibilities are to see to all general cleaning and servicing of all areas within the Hospital, the Rehab Center, and the Physician’s Clinics. Their duties are to include but are not limited to the following; the daily cleaning of all patient rooms, restrooms, and offices throughout; the Environmental Services Tech cleans, vacuums, sweeps, mops, and waxes all floors; dust furniture and equipment; cleans window sills, empties trash containers, and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion; scours and polishes showers, toilets, sinks, mirrors, and similar equipment; replenishes supplies of soap and towels; polishes and cleans counters, doors, and windows; arranges supplies and keeps utility and storage rooms in order; performs a variety of other various un-related duties such as assisting with patient lifting and traffic control when needed and other duties as instructed.
INFECTION CONTROL/SAFETY
A. Follows infection control and safety policies for the department.
B. Follows hospital procedures for fire, disaster, and evacuation drills and occurrences.
C. Completes annual updates for fire, safety, disaster, and infection control.
D. Maintains a clean, safe work environment.
E. Reports safety hazards and/or equipment malfunctions promptly to Supervisor.
F. Is physically capable of performing all work related to duties.
G. Follows hospital policy for reporting and treating work-related illness/injury.
H. Completes appropriate incident forms to report employee, patient, or visitor “unusual occurrence.”
V. PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL CONDUCT
A. Maintains neat, clean, professional appearance including ID badge per Dress Code Policy.
B. Maintains confidentiality of patients and fellow employees.
C. Accepts responsibility for own actions.
D. Accepts job assignments offered.
E. Attends departmental meetings.
F. Follows line of authority in reporting and dealing with problems.
G. Upgrades job skills by attending in-services on new procedures and equipment.
H. Implements changes in procedure and policy on the job.
I. Courteous to patients, visitors, and fellow employees.
J. Accepts supervision and direction.
K. Performs duties with minimal supervision.
L. Participates in QA studies as needed.
M. Follows the Standards of Behavior.
ATTENDANCE/RELIABILITY
A. Is consistently ready to work at the beginning of the shift.
B. Does not abuse or take advantage of sick time.
C. Always provides proper notification for absence or tardiness.
D. Is consistently on time for work.
E. Is willing to work overtime as needed.
F. Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness.
G. Uses work time productively.
QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education: Must have a high school education or equivalent.
B. Training and experience: Knowledge and experience in janitorial duties are desirable, but not essential. The worker can reach full productivity after on-the-job training.
C. Job Knowledge: Must know how to use common house-cleaning devices, such as brooms, mops, floor waxes, and scouring pads, to keep areas clean and well-serviced. Must know how to care for equipment, how to measure cleaning solutions, and be alert to hazards.
D. Physical Demands: The Environmental Services Technician must be able to maintain the cleanliness of the hospital and handle minor maintenance matters. Persons in this position must be able to stand and walk; climb ladders; turn, reach overhead, stoop, and crouch while performing tasks; push and pull wet mops, dry mops, vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, floor care machines, and furniture; and lift and carry objects, equipment, and supplies up to approximately 100 lbs. Vision must be adequate to read and understand printed instructions, procedures, hazards, warnings on labels, etc. The Environmental Technician should have the ability to read and write and follow written and oral instructions. Should be able to understand and absorb new work methods.
Additional Information
Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem
Shift : Other
Contact Information
Sarah Dickey - Human Resource Director
Marshall Browning Hospital
900 North Washington Street
Du Quoin, IL 62832
Email: sarah.dickey@mbhdq.com
Phone: (618) 542-1003
Fax: (618) 542-4756 |
