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Job Summary
The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary hospital environment in accordance with healthcare standards, infection prevention guidelines, and organizational policies. This role plays a critical part in supporting patient safety, clinical operations, and regulatory compliance through proper cleaning, disinfection, and waste handling procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform routine and deep cleaning of patient rooms, clinical areas, offices, restrooms, and public spaces according to established hospital protocols.
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces to prevent the spread of infection, including isolation and precaution rooms.
Properly handle, transport, and dispose of regulated medical waste, biohazard materials, and sharps containers in compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
Follow all infection control, safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.
Respond to spill cleanup, contamination events, and urgent cleaning requests as needed.
Restock supplies such as paper products, soap, sanitizer, and cleaning materials.
Safely operate and maintain cleaning equipment, including floor machines, vacuums, and disinfectant systems.
Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or unusual conditions to supervision.
Maintain accurate documentation or logs as required by hospital or contract standards.
Interact professionally and respectfully with patients, visitors, clinical staff, and coworkers at all times.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of proper cleaning and disinfecting techniques, especially in healthcare environments.
Understanding of infection prevention and control practices.
Ability to follow detailed procedures and safety protocols.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Strong attention to detail and reliability.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and patient privacy requirements.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior experience in hospital, healthcare, or commercial cleaning preferred.
Ability to pass background checks, health screenings, and any required immunizations or clearances.
Ability to communicate effectively and understand verbal and written instructions, safety procedures, labels, and work-related documentation.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, and push/pull equipment throughout the shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and around cleaning chemicals and biohazards with proper PPE.
Special Work Requirements
Employees in this position will be required to perform work in the IV Sterile Compounding Room, a secured ("locked") area, for up to 4 hours per shift, up to 3 times per week. While performing these duties, employees must be able to:
- Pass annual competency testing administered by the Pharmacy Department.
- Be fit-tested for and wear an N-95 respirator.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including:
- Hair cover
- Beard cover (if applicable)
- Shoe covers
- Surgical scrubs
- Protective gown
- Approved gloves
- Eye protection
- Comply with sterile compounding standards, including:
- No makeup while working in the sterile compounding area.
- No jewelry.
- No acrylic nails, artificial nails, or decorative nail designs.
Job Type: Full-time
Available Shifts:Â 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift
Benefits:
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
EPSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application process, please contact our HR department at 512-614-6116 ext 104.
As a federal contractor, EPSI takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to these protected categories. We also comply with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), and we take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
EOE/M/F/Disability/Veteran
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