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Form of workAtrium 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.
Position Highlights:
Starting pay: $17.50/hour!
Eligible for our Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year)!
What We Offer:
Education: Earn your high school diploma or take ESL classes with no out-of-pocket expenses through our Online High School!
Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350 in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program
Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid maternity leave & 4 weeks paid parental leave
Health Benefits: Amazing health insurance with the option of a copay or HSA eligible plan
Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:
1. Performs complete cleaning of assigned areas to include, but not limited to:
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 of the work is indoors but may assist with outdoor cleaning including parking lot, windows, and roof. Various cleaning activities may include the use of a ladder.
2. Heavy contact with cleaning chemicals, disinfecting agents, floor strippers and finishes.
3. Removes waste by:
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
4. Keeps equipment clean and orderly and reports equipment failures or other mechanical issues to maintenance staff.
5. Maintains safe working environment and provides quality service by complying with procedures, rules and regulations, infection control guidelines, and meeting departmental quality standards.
6. Attends all required in-service education and training classes including safety update programs to maintain technical knowledge.
7. Consistently demonstrates the ability to meet time schedules and deadlines.
Qualified Candidates:
Preferred: High School diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred: One year experience
Can prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner
Can operate equipment
Can establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers
Work Environment:
Performs repetitive work according to set procedures
Stressful, fast paced
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, physical conditions and illnesses
Our Mission Statement, Vision and Values
Our Mission: To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.
Our Vision: To be the first and best choice for care.
Our Values: We recognize that employees are our most valuable asset. We have identified four core values we hold in the highest regard: caring, commitment, integrity and teamwork.Atrium Health is one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region's largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.
We've been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors' offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.
