Environmental Services Technician I - PT-Trinity Health Oakland

Environmental Services Worker

Accountability Objectives :

Provide a safe, clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors and staff. Performs a variety of departmental functions and tasks primarily focused on repetitive cleaning and sanitation following established department and hospital policies; using safe work practices and following state and federal regulatory compliance guidelines. Coordinates with department Leadership and Logistics Center to meet the needs of the environmental services needs of the organization.

Position Qualifications :

Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification and Experience Required :

A. Education : High School diploma or GED preferred. Ability to read and write required.

B. Licensure / Certification : Not Applicable

C Special Skill / Aptitudes :

• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.
• Ability to bend and stoop, push, heavy objects up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to learn and perform various job-related tasks.
• Ability to work in a health care environment and be sensitive to the needs and respect the dignity of patients, visitors and staff.
• Ability to make decisions for the safety of patients, visitors and staff.
• Ability to work with others collaboratively within a "team" environment to complete goals and tasks.
• Ability to modify work plans and priorities to ensure the completion of assignments requested are accomplished to support patient care.

D. Experience : Previous experience performing housekeeping activities in clinical environment preferred.

Duties / Responsibilities :

Responsibilities :

Reports for work on time, appropriately dressed in uniform (including Hospital issued technology) and ready to work in assigned area. Uses SJMO issued technology, software, passwords to ensure colleague has current access to all systems. IE : Email, Bedtracking. All breaks must be taken at assigned time in authorized areas, unless prior approval is given from department supervisor. Remains in assigned work area, unless assigned elsewhere. Must notify assigned supervisor to request permission to leave work area. Meets SJMHS Service Excellence Standards. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the competencies / essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors. Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

Our Commitment :

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.