Job Summary
The Environmental Service Worker I ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by performing cleaning, floor care, and waste management tasks in assigned areas. This role upholds high standards of hygiene and safety, contributing to the comfort and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to infection control and regulatory protocols.
Essential Functions
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Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other workspaces, ensuring adherence to infection control standards.
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Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture, and equipment, utilizing appropriate cleaning tools and techniques.
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Performs maintenance of hard and carpeted surfaces, including stripping, refinishing, and treating floors and upholstery as per department procedures.
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Washes walls, ceilings, windows, woodwork, door panels, and other surfaces to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
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Restocks supplies in designated areas, monitoring inventory levels and reporting shortages to ensure continuous availability.
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Handles trash and biohazardous materials safely, including collection, transportation, and disposal in compliance with safety and HIPAA protocols.
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Operates and maintains cleaning equipment effectively, ensuring proper functionality and reporting any malfunctions or repair needs.
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Assists with minor repairs or maintenance tasks and promptly reports larger facility issues to the appropriate personnel.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
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Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
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1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products.
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Understanding of infection control and safety standards.
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Ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively and safely.
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Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff, patients, and visitors.
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Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift or move objects as needed.
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