Environmental Services Technician

divh2Environmental Services Technician/h2pThe Providence Center Environmental Services Technician is responsible for providing comprehensive cleaning, sanitation, and light maintenance services to ensure that The Providence Centers facilities remain safe, orderly, and welcoming. Responsibilities include interior and exterior cleaning, waste disposal, groundskeeping, and supporting equipment and furniture movement./ppDuties and Responsibilities:/pulliMaintains a cleaning cart in an orderly condition, keeping the cart fully stocked with required cleaning supplies./liliMaintain cleanliness of building interior, exterior and garage./liliClean and disinfect shower and restrooms daily./liliSweep, vacuum and wash floors and carpeting as needed./liliRemove trash from offices as needed./liliCollect universal and/or medical waste and store in authorized locations./liliCollect recycled materials such as paper, cans, and newsprint./liliFollow proper procedures concerning hazardous waste disposal and handling./liliClean and sanitize windows, reception glass, reception counters and door handles./liliClean offices after staff turnover./liliComplete groundskeeping of building exterior and garage. Assist in snow removal as needed./liliComplete preventative maintenance tasks and assigned work requests./liliLoad furniture onto and off to a Center truck./liliLift and move furniture into and out of various locations./liliMove equipment and furnishings for staff./liliPerform pest control prevention as directed./liliPerform assigned duties in a timely manner and clean up upon completion of jobs./liliMonitor and maintain stock levels of cleaning products and paper goods./liliPurchase parts and materials as directed./liliFollow all organizational policies and maintain a safe work environment./liliCommunicate professionally and maintain positive, cooperative relationships with coworkers, consumers, external agencies, and the public./liliWork collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues, addressing workplace issues constructively and accepting guidance and feedback./liliAttend mandatory trainings, conferences, and in-service sessions, and share relevant information learned with staff. Participate in required safety trainings./liliProvide emergency support outside of normal work hours as required for maintenance of the Center./liliPerform other related duties as assigned./li/ulpRequirements:/pulliHigh School or GED Preferred./lili2 years of experience in environmental services or housekeeping preferred./liliManual dexterity and mobility required. While performing the major responsibilities of this position, the incumbent must be able to regularly sit, stand or walk, and occasionally reach for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to lift, push, move and/or carry supplies or equipment up to 75 pounds, and be able to bend, stoop, crouch or kneel./liliWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside-weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate./liliAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos./liliApplies common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions./liliAbility to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables./liliProficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)/liliGood written and verbal communication skills/liliExcellent customer service skills with ability to interact positively with clients, residents, employees, supervisors, vendors and contractors/liliAbility to maintain professionalism and composure in difficult interactions/li/ulpCare New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions; Butler Hospital, Women Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health./ppAmericans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis./ppEEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status./ppEthics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values./p/div