Requisition Environmental Services Tech.

Environmental Service Tech

An Environmental Service (EVS) tech will be responsible for cleaning and servicing assigned areas under the supervisor of EVS supervisor.

Responsibilities

Cleans assigned areas by washing furnishings and equipment and mopping floors with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease. Uses damp, disinfectant-treated cloths and vacuum cleaner to dust windowsills, blinds, floors, furniture, and equipment in an orderly fashion. Scours and polishes sinks, tubs, mirrors, and other equipment.

Assembles materials and supplies from the supply room and transports them to the work area.

Replenishes supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items.

Reports mechanical failures or negative conditions observed in assigned area to the Director or Linen Aide.

Gathers and disposes of trash, washes wastebaskets and large refuse containers, and relines with plastic bags.

Helps nursing staffs to clean the wheelchair weekly

Removes soiled linens.

Periodically polishes floors with a buffing and polishing machine.

Cover laundry tasks as needed

Qualifications

Must know how to use common housecleaning implements such as mops, floor waxes, and scouring pads to keep areas clean and well serviced.

Must know how to care for equipment, how to measure cleaning solutions, and to be alert to hazards.

Ability to follow oral or written instructions.

Education and Experience :

High school graduate preferred.

Previous cleaning experience in a hospital setting preferred.