You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an Environmental Services Technician for a vital non-patient-facing position responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming healthcare environment. This role offers consistent full-time hours on a weekday schedule and a clear pathway to convert into a permanent hospital employee, with full, hands-on training and shadowing provided from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform basic, non-patient-facing sanitization and cleaning duties.
- Trash removal and collection throughout designated facility areas.
- Dust mopping, sweeping, and wet mopping floors.
- Operate automated commercial floor cleaning machines (scrubbers/buffers).
- For specialized Floor Tech roles: strip, wax, and maintain floors (including terrazzo).
- Wash, wipe down, and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, hallways, and lobbies.
- Regularly wipe door handles, light switches, rails, and elevator buttons to help prevent the spread of germs.
- Sweep, mop, buff hard floors, and vacuum rugs and carpets.
- Empty trash cans, bag up dirty bed linens, and safely dispose of medical waste in the correct bins.
- Restock soap, paper towels, and toilet paper in all restrooms and supply closets.
- Perform deep cleanings of extra-dirty or special areas, such as emergency rooms or operating rooms, when requested.
- Use cleaning supplies and machines correctly, wear protective gear (like gloves), and report broken equipment immediately.
- Follow all hospital safety procedures and collaborate with nursing staff to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Qualifications
- Physical capability to stand, walk, bend, and lift at least 30 lbs consistently.
- High reliability and punctual attendance.
Experience
- Stable job history and tenure.
- Prior commercial or healthcare housekeeping/EVS experience is preferred.
- Experience with floor technology (operating floor machines, buffing, stripping, and waxing floors) is preferred.
- Terrazzo flooring maintenance background is preferred.
Skills
- Customer service mindset.
Additional Requirements
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM shift.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.
*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
