Environmental Services Worker
The Environmental Services Worker cleans and services building areas; moves furniture, equipment and supplies; and performs a variety of environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, safe and sanitary condition.
Essential Functions :
- Selects cleaning materials / supplies and prepares cleaning solutions.
- Loads service cart and transports to work area.
- Cleans assigned area (including, but on limited to walls, doors, tile, fixtures, patient TVs and equipment) with germicidal cleaning solutions.
- Sweeps, mops floors and vacuums carpet. Spot cleans carpet using appropriate solutions.
- Cleans restrooms, vanity areas, showers and commodes, maintaining sanitary and odor free conditions.
- Replenishes essentials.
- Collects and removes trash, sanitizes all garbage cans and compactor area.
- May collect and transport hazardous waste in a special closed container for sterilization before disposal.
- May collect soiled linen and distribute clean linen.
- Arranges furniture for meetings, workshops and community affairs.
- Returns unused supplies to janitor closet ensuring all supplies are replaced in an orderly manner.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Expectations :
Must read, write and speak fluent English to comprehend instructions of cleaning materials.Must have good and regular attendance.Performs other related duties as assigned.Good interpersonal skills.Qualifications :
Education : High school graduate or equivalent preferred.Licenses / Certification : None required.Experience : Previous experience in acute care setting preferred.