Environmental Services Technician

Environmental Services Technician

Klickitat Valley Health - GOLDENDALE, WA

Overview

Salary Range $19.37 - $23.63 Hourly Position Type Casual Job Shift Days 10 hr Shift

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The Environmental Technician provides custodial service to KVH by maintaining Perioperative Services and Surgery Clinic in a clean, healthful, and sanitary condition, including all work areas/surfaces, but not limited to restrooms, walls, floors, equipment, etc. The technician also provides the linen support needed by both patients and staff. The Technician is aware of the potential exposure to internal and external hazardous materials and infectious diseases, including but not limited to blood and blood-borne pathogens, infectious/communicable diseases, potential physical injury, well caring for patients. Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications):

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Previous custodial/janitorial experience preferred.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs general and terminal cleaning of Perioperative Services and Surgery Clinic.
• Cleans all surfaces, such as, but not limited to: rest rooms, walls, hard and soft surface floors, furniture, and patient equipment such as: beds, bed side stands, IV poles, etc.
• Performs floor care, such as: dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, shampooing, scrubbing and buffing.
• Provides linen distribution/handling, such as: preparing for transportation, stocking, folding, etc.
• Disposes of garbage and bio waste material, including recycling of Perioperative Serivices cardboard.
• Reports to management and removes any safety hazards.
• Participates in safety and equipment training.
• Participate annually in Fire, Safety, Hazardous Materials, MSDS, and other trainings as directed.
• Effectively communicate with fellow employees, directors/managers, and physicians, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.