Parkview Health Verified
Hospital & Health Care
Environmental Svcs Technician
Fort Wayne, INOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 13 days agoVisa sponsorship available
Required skills
- EOAM
- NVCI
- cleaning
- customer service
- general labor
- hospital policies
- patient privacy
- standing
- walking
- stooping
Nice to have
- hospitality services
- customer services
- specialized equipment
- chemicals
- office areas
- exam rooms
Role summary
The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment within the hospital. This role involves performing cleaning tasks in various areas including patient rooms, public spaces, and offices, using specialized equipment and chemicals. The technician will work both independently and as part of a team, adhering to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, including patient privacy and safety standards. The position requires physical stamina for tasks such as lifting, standing, and walking, and a detail-oriented approach to follow procedures and maintain quality expectations.
Job Summary:
As a part of the Environmental Services Department, this position will be responsible for exceeding service excellence expectations while performing environmental services related tasks in order to provide a clean and safe environment for all patients, family members, guests, healthcare team members, and other associates. Will work as part of a team or individually to clean office areas, exam rooms, public areas and restrooms, ancillary areas, patient care rooms, and/or complete special projects as assigned while utilizing specialized equipment and chemicals. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional and will be expected to speak with others using clear and professional language. Must follow all departmental and hospital‐wide policies and procedures including standard operating procedures, work instructions, safety procedures, patient care procedures and patient privacy policies. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma/GED preferred.License & Cert:
For Parkview Randallia Hospital, Parkview Behavioral Health and Park Center locations ‐ completion of EOAM / NVCI to be completed within 90 days.Experience:
Minimum of 1 year experience in hospitality services, customer services, or general labor preferred.Other Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age. Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, staff, patients, and visitors according to company standards. Must have general knowledge of cleaning and customer service skills. Must be detail oriented and have a willingness to follow procedures, perform repetitive tasks, and to work independently. Willingness to work rotating weekends and assigned holiday schedule. Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted, 70 lbs. with assistance, and push up to 300 lbs. Ability to perform the physical demands of frequent standing, walking, stooping and bending. Extensive walking required for certain EVS assignments.