Environmental Services Technician - Advocate/Atrium Health Union - 1st Shift Full-Time

Advocate Health is hiring a full-time Environmental Services Technician in Union, SC. The role involves maintaining clean and safe medical facilities, including cleaning, waste management, and compliance with health standards. The position offers a starting pay of $18.85/hour, education assistance, wellness incentives, and comprehensive health benefits. Candidates should prioritize tasks and maintain good relationships with coworkers. A high school diploma or GED and one year of experience are preferred.
About the position

Atrium 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. At Atrium Health our team is collaborative, inclusive, and patient-centered. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, shared accountability, and psychological safety. We value clear communication, integrity, and innovation while fostering empathy, respect, and a shared sense of purpose. Leadership sets the tone with a growth mindset and critical thinking. Leaders empower teams, embrace change, and champion excellence. Teammates lift each other up, value relationships within and across disciplines, and share pride in delivering safe top-quality care. It is a culture of ownership, celebration, and belonging, where people are inspired to thrive, grow together, and have fun!
Position Highlights:
Starting pay: $18.85/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

Responsibilities
• 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.
• Heavy contact with cleaning chemicals, disinfecting agents, floor strippers and finishes.
• 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
• Keeps equipment clean and orderly and reports equipment failures or other mechanical issues to maintenance staff.
• Maintains safe working environment and provides quality service by complying with procedures, rules and regulations, infection control guidelines, and meeting departmental quality standards.
• Attends all required in-service education and training classes including safety update programs to maintain technical knowledge.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to meet time schedules and deadlines.

Requirements
• Can prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner
• Can operate equipment
• Can establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers

Nice-to-haves
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• One year experience

Benefits
• 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
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program