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Advocate Health

Healthcare provider delivering equitable, cost-effective care

Environmental Services Technician 2

Environmental Services (Healthcare)Posted on Nov 12
Full-timeOak Lawn, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience is required.
  • Prior housekeeping experience is preferred, with 1–2 years of experience noted.
  • Basic computer skills are preferred.
  • Ability to operate small electrical equipment, such as vacuum cleaners.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English for essential job activities, including reading and comprehending chemical labels and safety materials.
  • Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb, and lift throughout the workday.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for heavier lifts, use lifting equipment or lift with at least one other associate when available.

Responsibilities

  • Scrub, strip, polish, and refinish floors using appropriate equipment and supplies.
  • Operate cleaning equipment, including wringers, vacuums, electric floor machines, and sweepers.
  • Clean or sanitize after emergency spills as requested.
  • Analyze floor or carpet conditions and determine proper cleaning techniques according to department processes.
  • Maintain hard-surface floors and carpets according to department processes.
  • Complete assigned work in a timely and satisfactory manner, and seek additional tasks from a group leader or other associates when time permits.
  • Maintain equipment in clean, good working order and keep work areas orderly, clean, and safe.
  • Dispose of waste promptly to maintain hospital cleanliness.
  • Collect hazardous and medical waste, including hazardous and pharmaceutical waste, according to hospital processes and applicable Department of Transportation/RSPA training.
  • Replace and transport sharps containers to the waste staging area.
  • Collect soiled linen.
  • Remove and dispose of rubbish from selected areas according to safety guidelines.
  • Separate regular and recyclable trash according to procedure.
  • Operate waste compactors safely and efficiently.
  • Clean and sanitize garbage and waste-disposal containers.
  • Use AIDET with internal and external customers to meet the system goal.
  • Display patience and tact when interacting with hospital personnel.
  • Represent the department positively and maintain a courteous, pleasant attitude toward patients, families, and other contacts.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient and departmental information.
  • Identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with fellow associates.
  • Provide a positive, supportive attitude to patient families and other personnel in emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops, and community affairs according to the responsible department’s or individual’s specifications.
  • Relocate furniture and equipment as requested.
  • Complete terminal cleans as needed.
  • Cross-train and complete discharge-room cleaning, operating-room cleaning, and Housekeeping Aide duties to meet hospital needs during peak periods or staffing needs.
  • Attend mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services, and complete annual computer-based training.
  • Follow written department goals and objectives and review them annually with the manager.
  • Seek education and learning experiences in identified growth areas and review progress during the annual evaluation.
  • Meet hospital attendance and punctuality requirements, plan special days off in advance, submit time-off requests according to department guidelines, request PTO according to policy, and notify management of absences with the required two-hour notice before a shift.

Desired Qualifications

  • Basic computer skills.
  • Prior housekeeping experience.

About the Company

Advocate Health

Healthcare provider delivering equitable, cost-effective care

Advocate Health runs a multi-state healthcare system that provides care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and affiliated services. It aims to help people live well by delivering equitable care for all in its communities, using its combined strength and expertise to improve health outcomes while lowering costs. The organization operates across seven states (Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin) with strong bases in Chicago and Milwaukee, and focuses on coordinating care, expanding access, and reducing waste to deliver value to patients. Its goal is to offer consistent, high-quality care that is more affordable by emphasizing equity, prevention, and efficient care delivery within a regional network.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
2022

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