Environmental Services Tech, Days, Skilled Nursing Center

Job Summary

The Environmental Services Technician maintains a safe, clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment throughout facilities for patients, visitors, and staff. This position performs routine and specialized cleaning, disinfection, waste removal, and environmental support services in clinical, administrative, and common areas in accordance with established policies, infection prevention practices, and applicable safety and regulatory standards. The Environmental Services Technician helps ensure facilities are properly maintained, presentable, and prepared to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Environmental Cleaning and Sanitation

• Clean and sanitize assigned patient rooms, bathrooms, offices, common areas, and other facility spaces in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and perform other routine floor and surface cleaning duties to maintain a safe, sanitary, and environmentally clean facility.

• Clean and prepare beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, IV pumps and poles, trash receptacles, and other assigned equipment following patient discharges or as needed.

• Stock designated areas with soap, paper towels, and other necessary supplies, and hang or replace shower curtains as needed.

• Rotate and manage linens in accordance with established procedures and operational needs.

• Waste, Chemical, and Hazardous Materials Management

• Collect, handle, and dispose of general, regulated, and hazardous waste, including red bag and white bag waste, in accordance with facility policies and established safety procedures.

• Ensure the proper handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and hazardous materials.

• Respond to and clean spills, including hazardous material spills, in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

• Utilize appropriate sanitation and infection prevention practices to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

• Safety, Equipment, and Facility Support

• Post appropriate warning signs and take necessary precautions when hazardous or unsafe conditions are present.

• Conduct assigned room and area inspections and report facility maintenance, repair, equipment malfunction, or other safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.

• Assist in the proper care and maintenance of cleaning equipment and supplies, using resources efficiently and economically.

• Respond promptly to emergency and unscheduled cleaning needs to help prevent or address safety and health hazards.

• Customer Service and Emergency Response

• Provide courteous and professional service to patients, visitors, and staff by introducing oneself, explaining the work being performed, communicating applicable safety precautions, and notifying appropriate staff when leaving an assigned area.

• Maintain effective communication with facility staff to support efficient environmental services operations and patient care.

• Participate in emergency response activities and perform assigned duties during threats, disasters, or other emergency situations, which may include supporting special needs or Red Cross shelters.

Additional Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities described above are intended to provide a general overview of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or activities. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned to support departmental operations, organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, or patient care needs. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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