PLANNED PARENTHOOD GREAT RIVERS 

 

POSITION TITLE:  Environmental Services Technician

STATUS:                   Full Time, Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:        Manager of Facility and Security

 

 

Responsible for performing a variety of duties requiring proper methods and supplies for the environmental cleaning of affiliate administrative building and health centers.  Work involves occasional strenuous tasks, variations of temperature, reaching, some stretching and heavy lifting and good physical stamina.  Responsible for maintaining high level of cleanliness and disinfection for administrative, clinical and surgical areas using chemical agents and cleaning equipment.   Operates equipment and manages supplies to ensure sanitary conditions in all environmental areas.  Follows infection prevention procedures, safety precautions and uses personal protective equipment.  Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing surgical services and/or health centers reception, clinical areas and procedure rooms following established policies and procedures to maintain high standards of cleanliness.  Weekend hours may be required.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES PERFORMED 

Cleans all floors, walls, restrooms

Replenishes supplies where necessary

Removes trash

Dusts, polishes furniture, woodwork and blinds

Moves furniture and equipment to clean behind them

Cleans and maintains administrative office area

Cleans and maintains clinical areas, exam and procedure rooms

Cleans all floors, walls, restrooms, stairwells

Cleans/disinfects horizontal services

Uses facility approved, EPA registered disinfectant supplies

Follows manufacturer’s guidelines for use of cleaning solutions

Cleans/disinfects public touch areas

Completes cleaning lists as assigned

Follows  Standard (Universal) Precautions  for handling waste in clinical areas including contaminated sharps, laundry and other potentially  infectious materials

Performs appropriate hand hygiene

Re-establishes safe, clean environment

Follows surgical center  cleaning guidelines

Ensures Environmental Services Technicians compliance with the above

Performs other duties as required      

 

RISK MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE 

Adheres to PPGR's and department policies that ensure the provision of the highest quality and most professional services to all PPGR clients

Protects PPGR's assets from liability

Assures for the physical safety of PPGR clients, staff, and volunteers

Follows Agency/Departmental Infection Control Policies and Procedures

Protects confidentiality of all PPGR clients, donors, Board and all areas of operations

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment

Good verbal, listening and problem solving skills

Knowledge of materials and methods used for cleaning medical/surgery facility 

Skill in operating vacuum cleaners, buffers and other janitorial equipment.

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all other staff