Environmental Services Technician - University ; 1st Shift

Overview

Department 11906 Atrium Health University City - Environmental Services

Atrium Health is seeking a full-time Environmental Services Technician. This position promotes environmental protection by maintaining healthy and safe medical facilities for employees and visitors.

• Status
  :
  Full time
• Benefits Eligible
  :
  Yes
• Hours Per Week
  : 40
• Schedule Details/Additional Information
  :
  Variable;
  Work every other weekend.
• Pay Range
  : $18.85 - $28.30

Responsibilities and expectations:
The successful candidate will perform cleaning and related duties to maintain clean and safe facilities.

• Performs complete cleaning of assigned areas, including dusting and sanitizing furniture, equipment, mirrors and fixtures
• Washing windows, walls, ceilings, vents and light fixtures
• Sweeping, scrubbing and refinishing floors
• Vacuuming and shampooing carpet
• Re-stocking restrooms
• Replacing light bulbs
• Reporting repairs
• Most work is indoors but may assist with outdoor cleaning including parking lot, windows, and roof; various cleaning activities may involve the use of a ladder
• Heavy contact with cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, floor strippers and finishes
• Waste handling: collecting and transporting soiled linen; emptying trash containers; changing sharps containers; transporting solid and hazardous waste to compactors; recycling material; emptying cigarette receptacles in smoking areas
• Keeps equipment clean and orderly; reports equipment failures or other mechanical issues to maintenance staff
• Maintains a safe working environment and provides quality service by complying with procedures, rules and infection control guidelines
• Attends all required in-service education and training classes including safety update programs
• Demonstrates the ability to meet time schedules and deadlines

• Preferred:
  High School diploma or GED
• Preferred:
  One year of experience
• Ability to prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner
• Ability to operate equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers

• Performs repetitive work according to set procedures
• Fast-paced and can be stressful
• Works in contaminated, isolation, construction and renovation areas
• Occasionally works in extreme temperatures and around unpleasant smells
• Exposure to individuals with various degrees of mental and physical conditions and illnesses

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, and retirement offerings, with opportunities for career development.

• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications and experience
• Premium pay such as shift pay and on-call pay where applicable
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Educational Assistance Program

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, and for health outcomes, patient experience and value-based care. Advocate Health employs thousands of teammates across hospitals and care locations and is committed to providing equitable care for all.

Provides cleaning service in the facility to meet department quality standards.