Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist

The environmental specialist is an entry level position responsible for performing cleaning duties to maintain facility cleanliness according to safety and infection control standards and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives.

The environmental specialist is supervised by the site manager.

Employment Type: Full Time

The environmental specialist is responsible for:

• Ensuring and maintaining adequate supplies and equipment to carry out the duties necessary to keep the center clean and acceptable.
• Responsible for cleanliness of the center during working hours.
• Cleans and decontaminates examination rooms when necessary, following infection control policies and procedures.
• Cleans bathrooms, hallways, and any other areas by sweeping, mopping, as needed. Makes rounds to ensure cleanliness of the areas during the day at least every 2 to 3 hours.
• Mixes or blends routine cleaning solutions to proper concentrations as necessary for various cleaning tasks.
• Operates wet/dry vacuum for cleaning all areas as needed for spills.
• Empties and decontaminates trash containers at the beginning of evening clinic and as needed.
• Maintains all lobby areas for cleanliness throughout the day.
• Puts out wet signs and umbrella bags when weather indicated.
• Disposes of potentially infectious waste according to biohazard standards when needed.
• Maintains regular inventory of supplies and provides request for orders to supervisor.
• Maintains offices during the day that require cleaning not supplied by night janitorial staff.
• Adheres to all environmental services policies and procedures.
• Maintains a good channel of communication with all departments by periodically checking to ensure that there are no environmental services issues in their areas.
• Assumes additional duties when necessary to ensure quality environmental services are being rendered at the site.
• Will be required to travel off site to school-based clinic for cleaning, when necessary.
• Perform other duties as requested.

The environmental specialist demonstrates the mission and acts in ways that advance the best interest of the customers entrusted to our care. Positively represents SWLA Center for Health Services (SWLA) in the workplace and the community. Presents a professional image: apparel and appearance are appropriate according to SWLA department dress code. Demonstrates effective communication and listens attentively to the customer and promptly acts upon requests with consideration for patient privacy. Keeps the customer informed about their care and treatment in a comfortable atmosphere. Respects the gifts and talents (the diversity that co-workers bring to their jobs) of each other. Demonstrates effective communication and assists co-workers as necessary. Respects the privacy and confidentiality of the customers we serve, our physicians, coworkers and the community. Practices safe work habits and maintain a safe environment for self, co-workers, patients, and visitors. Works collaboratively to solve problems, improve processes, and develop services. Acts as an advocate for our customers. Complies with organization/department policies and procedures, including but not limited to confidentiality, safety, cooperation/flexibility and attendance. Understands and complies with applicable federal/state laws and Standards of Conduct as related to assigned job duties. Participates in departmental or organizational quality. Continuous performance improvement activity.