Environmental Services

O'Mally Management Group

Environmental Services

Longview, TX
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About Hospitality Health ER

    Hospitality Health ER is a freestanding ER in Longview, TX. We have an immediate need for multiple Part-Time and PRN (as needed) Environmental Service Technicians 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!

    The Environmental Services Technician will work 8 hour shifts and applicants must have the availability to work a matrix schedule - up to 4 shifts per week, including nights and weekends.

    ****Position Goals

    The Environmental Service Technician maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures of the medical facility. The position performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways and other assigned areas of the facility. The position distributes and tracks clean linens and maintains stock levels throughout the facility. The position follows standard practices and procedures set for the department as well as outlined in the Employee Handbook and the Policies and Procedures Manual. The position complies with regulatory requirements.

    Position Responsibilities

    Under the direction of the Environmental Service Manager, the responsibilities of the Environmental Service Technician are, but not limited to:

    • Performs a variety of environmental service duties to maintain the facility in a neat, orderly, and sanitary condition.
    • Responsible for ensuring that contaminated waste products are securely stored and maintaining that storage areas are locked at all times.
    • Cleans and sanitizes floors, equipment and furniture according to infection-control policies.
    • Dusts furniture, woodwork and equipment and dust-mops floors. Polishes and cleans fixtures in rooms and bathrooms. Wet-mops rooms, halls and other areas; shampoos rugs and furniture.
    • Knows proper use, operation and care of equipment; reports any needed repairs and/or safety hazards to manager.
    • Operates mechanical floor cleaners, buffers, vacuums, snow blowers, shampooers and related environmental service equipment.
    • Cleans vents, fan fixtures, top of windows, door frames and other high areas using a ladder.
    • Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials using specified bags or containers per established procedures.
    • Moves furniture and other heavy objects as required.
    • Performs terminal cleaning procedures of patient rooms and prepares rooms for new occupants; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
    • Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors and walls of bathrooms.
    • Makes supply packs and puts linen stacks in carts for distribution. Takes supply requests and delivers them.
    • Delivers linens according to pre-established par levels and schedules.
    • Distributes emergency supplies as needed.
    • Keeps records of linen distribution; checks linens supply and lists linen use.
    • Keeps work areas neat and orderly, cleans equipment and assists with other cleaning duties as assigned.
    • Shovels snow at all exits and ramps.
    • Assists with evacuations, when needed.

    Position Requirements

    The competency requirements for the Environmental Service Technician :

    • Able to listen and follow instructions
    • Effective communication skills
    • Able to work unsupervised
    • Able to maintain a professional manner at all times
    • 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

    Education/Experience

    High School Graduate/Equivalent preferred but not required

    Ability to read, speak an write the English language

    Must follow oral and written directions

    Physical Demands

    Requires full range of body motion

    Eye-hand coordination

    Standing and walking for extensive period of time

    Pushing and pulling

    Reaching

    Climbing (ascending and descending)

    Balancing

    Bending / Stooping

    Kneeling / Crouching

    Using arm, leg and back muscles for extended periods

    Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing greater than 50 pounds

    Requires corrected vision and hearing to within normal range

    Work Conditions

    Both environmental conditions; activities occur inside and outside

    Atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

    May be required to work in narrow aisles or passageways

    Working with hazardous chemicals

    Potential exposure to communicable disease

    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.

    We are 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.