Environmental Services Technician I

Sutter Health is hiring an Environmental Services Technician I in Modesto, CA, to maintain cleanliness and safety in various facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms and common areas, handling equipment, and managing supplies. Candidates should have a high school diploma, knowledge of cleaning procedures, and strong communication skills. The position is full-time with evening shifts and requires working every other weekend.
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Organization:
MMC-Memorial Medical Center

Position Overview:

Maintains a clean, attractive and safe environment in assigned areas by performing a variety of appropriate cleaning, transport, equipment handling, room set-up, trash removal, and linen handling duties. Performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways and other assigned areas of the facility. Distributes supplies to departments as needed and maintains stock levels. Gains confidence and cooperation from peers and supervisors through effective communication and competent job performance. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure sanitization and safety while delivering optimal performance.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of maintaining a sterile environment including proper cleaning procedures and various equipment.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate of basic environmental service equipment including mechanical floor cleaners, buffers, vacuums, washers, dryers and more.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines,
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions,
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options,
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift:
Evenings

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift Hours:
8

Days of the Week:
Variable

Weekend Requirements:
Every other Weekend

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $23.36 to $28.02 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.