Evs - service Worker

Environmental Services Worker

The Environmental Services Worker cleans and services building areas; moves furniture, equipment and supplies; and performs a variety of environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, safe and sanitary condition.

Essential Functions:

• Selects cleaning materials/supplies and prepares cleaning solutions
• Loads service cart and transports to work area
• Cleans assigned area (including, but on limited to walls, doors, tile, fixtures, patient TVs and equipment) with germicidal cleaning solutions
• Sweeps, mops floors and vacuums carpet
• Spot cleans carpet using appropriate solutions
• Cleans restrooms, vanity areas, showers and commodes, maintaining sanitary and odor free conditions
• Replenishes essentials
• Collects and removes trash, sanitizes all garbage cans and compactor area
• May collect and transport hazardous waste in a special closed container for sterilization before disposal
• May collect soiled linen and distribute clean linen
• Arranges furniture for meetings, workshops and community affairs
• Returns unused supplies to janitor closet ensuring all supplies are replaced in an orderly manner

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations:

• Must read, write and speak fluent English to comprehend instructions of cleaning materials
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Good interpersonal skills

Qualifications:

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Licenses/Certification:

None required

Experience:

Previous experience in acute care setting preferred