Environmental Services Technician

Job Notes: 

• 13 contract 
• Onsite in Pinellas Park, FL 

Job Summary: This position provides clean, sanitary, comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the residents, employees, and public. The Environmental Services Technician promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infection and odors. Environmental Services Technician may be required to perform tasks which involve exposure to visible blood contamination. The Environmental Services Technician must follow the required procedures for handling, cleaning and disposing in accordance with the OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standards. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, etc. 
• Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning of equipment and furnishings. 
• Clean, mop, scrub, sweep or vacuum public area floors and hallways. 
• Responsible for daily disposal of trash, waste and other disposable materials and replacing waste receptacle liners. 
• Handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. 
• Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, and Suncoast Hospice policy/procedure guidelines. 
• Plan work schedule for major tasks. Completes cleaning of patient rooms: wet mopping floors, thoroughly washing furniture, scrubbing mattress and frames and cleaning and washing bathroom fixtures. 
• Change bed linens. 
• Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, window sills, drinking fountains, ice-making machines, blinds etc. 
• Damp mop all hallway bathroom, dining room, avenue kitchens and staff lounge floors daily. 
• Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes, tubs, and showers daily. 
• Check all vacant rooms daily to keep fresh, replenish paper supplies as needed. 
• Clean all air vents in public areas and patient rooms. 
• Report any needed repairs immediately to maintenance (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken window panes, missing nuts or screws, beds needing repair, etc.). 
• Wash windows as scheduled. 
• Check entire area for spills, water, etc. periodically, especially in residents’ bathrooms. 
• Follow instructions on use of germicidal solutions to clean. 
• All procedures for solution use will be part of the housekeeper's training. 
• Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services. 

Required Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of one (1) year of current applicable experience. 
• Must be able to lift, carry, walk, sit, push and pull. 
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule. 
• Must be able to move continuously during work hours and able to perform heavy lifting as needed. 
• Must be able to read and write English to follow instructions and understand and identify chemicals from their labels.
• Demonstrate professional accountability. 
• Advocate for positive change. 
• Display customer service excellence. 
• Utilize all communication technologies and practices effectively. 
• Participate in improving performance and quality. 
• Manage resources effectively. 

Required Education: 

• High school diploma or GED. OR 
• One and a half to two years of related experience. 
• OR Equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Required Certifications & Licensure: 

• Minimum of 18 years of age or older.