Environmental Services Technician

The Environmental Services Technician at Trinity Health in Minot, ND, is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining patient rooms and public areas to ensure a safe environment. This role involves following cleaning protocols and safety guidelines, operating equipment, and collaborating with team members. While prior experience is preferred, on-the-job training is provided. Physical demands include frequent standing and lifting, and work is performed in a hospital setting.
Position Summary:

The Environmental Services Technician provides essential environmental services support by cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining patient rooms, public areas, and support spaces to ensure a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role follows established cleaning protocols, infection prevention standards, and regulatory requirements, using appropriate equipment and chemicals safely and correctly. The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and environmental services across assigned areas, which may include patient rooms, exam rooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, common areas, and specialized clinical spaces. Working as part of a supportive, team-oriented environment, this position collaborates closely with peers and leadership to maintain consistent standards of cleanliness, comfort, and safety. All duties are performed in accordance with Trinity Health policies, established work patterns, and applicable regulations, including compliance with the Exposure Control Plan for bloodborne pathogens.

Key Responsibilities:

Clean and disinfect patient rooms, restrooms, corridors, and support areas according to established schedules and procedures. Remove waste, soiled linens, and recycling from assigned areas while following infection prevention and safety guidelines. Operate environmental services equipment, such as vacuums, floor machines, and carts, in a safe and effective manner. Replenish soap, sanitizer, paper products, and other supplies in patient rooms and public areas. Report maintenance, safety, or infection control concerns promptly to the appropriate staff. Provide courteous, respectful communication with patients, visitors, and coworkers while maintaining privacy and dignity.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
• None required.

Educational Requirements:
• High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Experience Requirements:
• Prior housekeeping, healthcare, or commercial cleaning experience preferred, but not required; on the job training provided.

Special Skills or Training Requirements:
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently or as part of a team, and communicate effectively with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment is helpful.

Physical Requirements:

The Environmental Services Technician requires frequent standing and walking on hard surfaces for the majority of the shift, as well as bending, kneeling, reaching, and repetitive arm and hand movements when cleaning or handling linens and equipment. Team members must be able to push or pull carts that may weigh in excess of 100 pounds and lift or carry items weighing approximately 35–50 pounds on a regular basis. Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity are essential to safely operate cleaning equipment, read labels and instructions, and work in occupied patientcare areas.

Environmental Requirements:

Work is performed in hospital patient rooms, corridors, procedure areas, public spaces, and support areas with routine exposure to cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, bodily fluids, waste materials, and variable noise levels. The position requires strict adherence to infectionprevention practices, use of personal protective equipment, and compliance with hazardcommunication and safety policies. Schedules may include day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts based on departmental needs.