Environmental Services Technician - 09.04.25

Environmental Services Technician

PPGR currently has an opening for an Environmental Services Technician. This is a full-time, benefited position at the Fairview Heights location. Starting Pay is $17.25/hour.

POSITION TITLE: Environmental Services Technician

STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Manager of Facility and Security

Full Covid-19 Vaccine & Booster is Required!

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for performing a variety of duties requiring proper methods and supplies for the environmental cleaning of affiliate administrative building and health centers. Work involves occasional strenuous tasks, variations of temperature, reaching, some stretching and heavy lifting and good physical stamina. Responsible for maintaining high level of cleanliness and disinfection for administrative, clinical and surgical areas using chemical agents and cleaning equipment. Operates equipment and manages supplies to ensure sanitary conditions in all environmental areas. Follows infection prevention procedures, safety precautions and uses personal protective equipment. Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing surgical services and/or health centers reception, clinical areas and procedure rooms following established policies and procedures to maintain high standards of cleanliness. Weekend hours may be required.

PRIMARY DUTIES PERFORMED

• Cleans all floors, walls, restrooms
• Replenishes supplies where necessary
• Removes trash
• Dusts, polishes furniture, woodwork and blinds
• Moves furniture and equipment to clean behind them
• Cleans and maintains administrative office area
• Cleans and maintains clinical areas, exam and procedure rooms
• Cleans all floors, walls, restrooms, stairwells
• Cleans/disinfects horizontal services
• Uses facility approved, EPA registered disinfectant supplies
• Follows manufacturer's guidelines for use of cleaning solutions
• Cleans/disinfects public touch areas
• Completes cleaning lists as assigned
• Follows Standard (Universal) Precautions for handling waste in clinical areas including contaminated sharps, laundry and other potentially infectious materials
• Performs appropriate hand hygiene
• Re-establishes safe, clean environment
• Follows surgical center cleaning guidelines
• Ensures Environmental Services Technicians compliance with the above
• Performs other duties as required

RISK MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

Adheres to PPGR's and department policies that ensure the provision of the highest quality and most professional services to all PPGR clients

Protects PPGR's assets from liability

Assures for the physical safety of PPGR clients, staff, and volunteers

Follows Agency/Departmental Infection Control Policies and Procedures

Protects confidentiality of all PPGR clients, donors, Board and all areas of operations

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment

Good verbal, listening and problem solving skills

Knowledge of materials and methods used for cleaning medical/surgery facility

Skill in operating vacuum cleaners, buffers and other janitorial equipment.

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all other staff

PPGR is an equal opportunity employer.

PPSLRSWMO is a tobacco-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.