Environmental Services Technician

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. Job Description And Position Requirements Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The following opportunities are available as of 07/15/26: EVS Tech I | Full-Time | Days | Monday - Friday: 6:00a - 3:00p | Rotating Holidays and Weekends EVS Tech I | Full-Time | Evenings | Monday - Friday: 2:30p - 11:00p | Rotating Holidays and Weekends EVS Tech I | Full-Time | Nights | Monday - Friday: 10:00p - 6:30a | Rotating Holidays and Weekends

JOB SUMMARY:

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing care environment. While executing the assigned tasks, the EVS Tech will have contact with patients, visitors, and clinical and non-clinical staff. Contact may include physical, psychological, educational, and safety related and should be appropriate to the specific demographics of patients served in assigned service areas. Responsible for ensuring timely room turnovers related to patient throughput within the basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. The environmental services technician, in accordance with organizational standards of quality, is an essential contributor to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention and patient experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic math skills and the ability to follow instructions. St. Tammany Health System will provide on-the-job training, which includes effective cleaning techniques, choosing the correct cleaning agents including dwell times, operating vacuums, adhering to health and safety regulations, and demonstrating good customer service skills. Can demonstrate effective use of computers and/or mobile devices for daily job performance activities. Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others. Ability to communicate orally or in writing openly and candidly, creates an environment where co-workers and team members reciprocate in kind. Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Physical Effort required Constant (67%-100%) – handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - stooping, crouching Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, crawling, reaching,

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Tammany Health System