Environmental Services Technician

Intermountain Health is hiring an Environmental Services Technician in Orem, UT, responsible for general housekeeping tasks to maintain facility cleanliness and safety. The role requires knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemical usage, and infection prevention practices. This PRN position requires flexibility in scheduling, including mornings, afternoons, and weekends. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. Pay ranges from $17.25 to $22.43 per hour based on experience.
Job Description:


This position is responsible for performing general housekeeping tasks to maintain the facility and associated buildings in a sanitary, safe, and attractive condition and to meet hospital and Joint Commission standards.
Job Description
Posting Specifics


Pay Rate: Based on Experience


Shift Details: PRN / on call / as needed - availability is required for morning, afternoon, graveyards and weekends.




Essential Functions


Clean and disinfect assigned areas using department cleaning procedures.
Uses cleaning chemicals properly according to Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
Understands procedures and properly disposes of infectious waste and trash.
Handles and cleans up emergency spills per department guideline, Joint commission, and OSHA standards.
Follows all infection prevention practices (i.e. proper cleaning and disinfection protocols and process, hand hygiene, standard & isolation precautions, as well as proper donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Maintains work and storage areas following established policy and procedures to ensure safety


Skills


Cleaning
Using chemicals properly
Reading Labels
Communication
Ability to work independently
Working safely


Qualifications


Demonstrated communication skills to include differentiating color-coded labels and/or chemicals as well as following written and/or verbal directions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed to meet the needs of the department.
Demonstrated professional housekeeping experience. (Preferred)


Physical Requirements


Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs
Frequent interactions with customers require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items


Location:


Intermountain Health Orem Community Hospital


Work City:


Orem


Work State:


Utah


Scheduled Weekly Hours:


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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.


$17.25 - $22.43


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