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Form of workEnvironmental Technician Job Description Job Summary: Reporting to the PHC Operations Manager, the Environmental Service Technician is responsible for providing the cleaning and upkeep of PHC buildings and outdoor area. Maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for building tenants, patients, staff and visitors in conformity with OSHA health and sanitary codes. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team that delivers high quality service performed in alignment PHC values and procedures.
Ensures that building facilities are secure by locking doors and verifying alarm system is set. Environmental Service Technician must be flexible and willing to complete all tasks that are assigned. The challenges encountered in this position include working around building tenants, patients, visitors and staff without causing disruptions and working in clinical areas that require specialized cleaning needs, spill hazards assessments and determination if spills are medical, infectious or a routine spill and then use the appropriate procedure to follow in disposing of the spill.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Sweep, clean, mop, scrub and dust building floors. Removing trash frequently throughout the day. Sterilize all building and PHC restroom areas, replenish soap and paper dispensers, clean mirrors, sinks, walls, and toilet areas.
Dust and cleaning all common areas, including walls (high and low). Cleans hallways, stairways, offices, food preparation or break areas. Removing small and large debris.
Assist with tenant 'turnovers' of vacated units. Assisting with pest control measures. Clean and vacuum furniture, fixtures doors and related furnishings by using appropriate cleaning supplies Operate and maintain electric floor machines, industrial vacuums, carpet shampooing equipment and upholstery shampooing equipment Clean, refinish (wax) and maintain a variety of floor coverings.
Clean/Sanitize exam rooms and waiting areas Transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas. Replaces sharps containers, transports trash and organize storage closets. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and industry codes.
Develop and train any additional custodial staff. Possess ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments. Respond timely and courteously to problems and requests of tenants.
Carry out frequent inspection around the tenant spaces and the property itself to ensure tenants comply with agreed upkeep of the property. Keep building entry ways dry and free of debris. Participate in and support PHC safety programs and notify management if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
Responsible for set up and disassembly of equipment and conference rooms for meetings and facility operations. Hang pictures, change light bulbs, replace ceiling tiles and other light maintenance duties as required. Complete additional duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the ability to work effectively with persons of all socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. Ability to schedule work production to meet timelines with attention to detail. Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
Complete annual education requirements. Communicate appropriately and clearly with all staff. Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations.
Maintain and ensure patient confidentiality at all times. Report to work on time and as scheduled. Wear identification while on duty.
Maintain a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all staff. Represent organization in a positive and professional manner. Comply with all organizational policies.
SAFETY/ SECURITY/FIRE: Participates in security and fire-prevention systems in the building Conduct and document regular facility safety equipment audit Watch for safety hazard Know agency emergency procedures and where all emergency shut-offs are located.
