Technician-Environmental Services 1St Shift, Full-Time

SCHEDULE 40 hours/week

Primary Functions

Performs a variety of environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly, safe, and sanitary condition. Such duties may include cleaning and servicing areas throughout the building, processing and distributing washable linen or other laundry items, and assisting in reporting any maintenance needs throughout facility to Plant Services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be willing to obtain HazMat certification at either the Awareness or Operations Level.
• Physical Requirements
• Standing – Approximately 50% of shift.
• Education, Experience, and Training
• Previous experience in the areas of Environmental Services is preferred.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Sitting – Not a requirement.
• Must have the ability to work independently, portray a professional image, and sensitivity toward patient needs.
• Lifting – Approximately 50 pounds.
• Must possess valid Iowa driver’s license where applicable and an acceptable driving record.
• Walking – Approximately 50% of shift.
• Twisting – Infrequent.
• Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
• Bending – Moderate.
• Squat/Kneel – Approximately 25% of shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Involvement in patient care may result in unavoidable work-related illnesses.
• The possibility exists of exposure to communicable disease due to working in a healthcare environment.
• May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ascr.usda.gov/filingprogram-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 140