Environmental Services Technician

Bell CA

Description

SUPERVISES:  There are no direct reports with this position.   POSITION SUMMARY:    Under close supervision the Environmental Services Technician performs environmental services at a variety of facilities. Employees in this job class perform a variety of functions to assure facilities are clean and free of safety hazards. This job class requires knowledge of custodial practices and the ability to organize and manage multiple projects. TYPICAL DUTIES:   1. * Cleans, dusts, and polishes cabinets, furniture, lockers, and woodwork following safety protocols are infection control procedures. 2. * Cleans stairwells, hallways, restrooms and offices. 3. * Cleans wall surfaces, ceilings, baseboards, floor surfaces, doors, venetian blinds, ledges, vents, toilets, metal fixtures, shelves, furniture, privacy stalls, windows, and light fixtures. 4. * Empty and clean waste receptacles; vacuum floors; assist in moving and arranging furniture and equipment as needed. 5. * Disinfect and sanitize areas, stock and refill bathroom dispensers with papers, sanitary, and soap products. 6. * Selecting proper cleaning materials and supplies in order to complete daily tasks. 7. * Reads, interprets and follows material safety data sheets and chemical/cleaning product directions for use and warning/precaution information. 8. * Responsible for scheduled pickups of trash, bio hazard waste bins for facility. 9. * Technicians are required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the facility and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the facility. 10. * Maintains storage closet. 11. * Responds to environmental emergencies and requests for assistance. 12. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. * Denotes Essential Job Function  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  - Experience in environmental services custodial work preferred; - Ability to learn specialized methods of environmental cleaning; - Ability to read and follow written instructions on labels for proper and save use of chemicals, supplies and equipment; - Ability to communicate effectively and to present information and respond to questions from clients, customers and others; - Human relations skills to build effective working relationships with staff, customers, and others; - Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities.  EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:  High School Diploma or GED CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:   The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements: Not Applicable   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance: • Maneuvering in and around the worksite • Standing and walking • Bending, kneeling, squatting and stooping • Lifting or moving boxes or equipment up to 30 pounds • Climbing ladders   WORK ENVIRONMENT:   Employees may be required to work in confined space and in aseptic areas with exposure to dirt, dust, odors, chemicals, and infectious disease; and may work in high security areas with protocols. Employees may also be exposed to, depending on the weather, elements such as wind, rain, cold and heat.    DISCLAIMER:   The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.  At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.