Environmental Services Technician

A large medical group is looking for Environmental Service Technicians for their Tacoma, WA hospitals.

The Environmental Service Technician (Housekeeper) will be responsible for the cleanliness of an assigned area and related work as required.

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Assembles necessary cleaning supplies and equipment, upon receipt of instructions and specific work assignment, and transports to designated area
• Cleans assigned area using various types of cleaning equipment (mechanical, electrical, and battery operated) and supplies, assuring solutions are prepared according to procedure and work is performed and completed according to standards, policy, and procedures
• Damp dusts furniture, phones, lights, counters, window sills, ceilings, fronts of cupboards, ledges, shelves, vents, ceilings, doors, door frames, pictures, TVs, windows, mirrors, dispensers, and all vertical and horizontal services
• Scours sinks, showers, tubs, and toilets
• Fills all dispensers with proper products such as soap and paper goods
• Dusts and wet mops floors, vacuums carpet, spot-cleans carpets using appropriate solutions, and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning
• Collects and removes waste, sorting recycled waste and taking proper safety precautions; cleans trash cans and waste containers
• Operates compactor, cardboard bailer, and cart washer
• Strips, refinishes, and maintains hard floor surfaces; and shampoos and extracts carpets
• Distributes and/or collects and removes linen from specific areas
• Cleans equipment and notifies supervisor of equipment needing repairs and safety concerns
• Maintains orderly supply work closet, returning unused supplies and cleaning carts and equipment daily
• Notifies supervisor of needed supplies and equipment
• Arranges furniture for meetings, workshops, and community affairs, to include setup and breakdown of tables and chairs
• Assists in relocation of offices, departments, and nursing units

Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and speak English

Preferred Skills:

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred
• Ability to work independently

Schedule/Shift:

Tacoma:

Day Shift 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Swing Shift 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Night Shift 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Monday - Friday (rotating weekends)- Day Shift, Swing Shift, Night Shift

Pay:

$17-20 per hour depending on experience

Benefits:

Multiple plan options for Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits + Paid Sick Leave (1 hour of Sick Leave per 30 hours worked), and a 401k after 6 months offered.