Environmental Services Tech

Job Description

Job Overview

Under the direct supervision of the floor supervisor, this position is responsible for the cleaning and sanitary condition of all patient areas, offices, public and private restrooms by surface cleaning and wet mopping in order to maintain a sanitary condition at all times. These tasks are routinely completed daily or as needed.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of all equipment used and skills necessary to perform assigned tasks
1-2 years experience in a related field

Job Responsibilities:

Uses time well: Goes to assigned area immediately after receiving daily work sheet, supplies and keys, and does not leave work area earlier than 10 minutes before the end of the shift. Adheres to scheduled lunch/break times, promptly responds to calls, notifies supervisor when assignments are completed.
Uses proper procedures when cleaning Isolation rooms using proper personal protective clothing and equipment. Uses proper techniques for cleaning labs or high-risk areas.
Cleans floors, sinks, commodes, showers, tubs, all furniture including fabric and upholstered, high and low dusting of all surfaces, windows, sills, mirrors, walls, tile, specialized equipment i.e.: in nurseries or Labor and Delivery. Cleans and replenishes all dispensers with soap and paper products, and housekeeping closets and equipment. Clean and return to appropriate storage area.
Removes and properly disposes of all waste, including regular waste, recyclable waste and infectious waste, cleans waste cans inside and out and relines with appropriate liner.
Be a team player. Leave the work area and equipment clean and organized.

Other Job-Related Information

Working Conditions

Climbing - Occasionally
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Frequently
Talking - Consistently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Occasionally
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:


Serve: ALWAYS...
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS...
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS...
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS...
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS...
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community