Environmental Services Technician
Adirondack Health
Saranac Lake, NY
Full-time
Maintenance, Installation & Repair
Posted on February 28, 2025
Environmental Services Technician
Approved By:
Assistant Vice President, Facility Services
Human Resources Approval: Chief Human Resource Officer
Date: August 2012, September 2000
All employees of AMC are bound by the Mission, Vision, Employee Philosophy and must uphold the Guiding Principles of Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful, Exceptional and Service
Position Summary:
Performs a variety of cleaning duties according to established procedures at various locations throughout the hospital. Obtains cleaning supplies and consumable items from storage, stocks cleaning equipment carts, and empties trash receptacles. Arranges furniture as requested for specific uses in various locations about the hospital.
Educational Requirements/ Qualifications:
1. High School diploma or equivalent education.
2. Must be able to read directions and measurements and inventory linen supplies.
3. Must have good oral communication skills and be able to deal with representatives of other departments in a pleasant manner.
4. Position requires that the employee be able to walk, stand, climb stairs, turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, pull and push for long periods of time.
5. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds periodically.
6. Good manual dexterity required.
7. Must be able to discriminate colors.
Reports To:
Director of Environmental Services
Contacts:
Medical staff, employees, patients, visitors, and laundry contractor.
Workplace Environmental Conditions/Hazards: May be assigned to any area of the hospital environment, including but not restricted to: patient rooms, surgical and obstetric, offices, halls, laboratory, storage, emergency center or radiology rooms. May be exposed to unpleasant odors. May be assigned to night, evening, or weekend work shifts. Subject to exposure to minor infections. Is exposed to some contamination.
Job Functions /Responsibilities:
1. Training is received in proper cleaning of assigned area in accordance with published procedures
2. Assigned rooms and areas are satisfactorily cleaned in accordance with published instructions.
3. Addresses patients, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner; always displays courtesy.
4. Respects the rights, privacy, and property of others at all times.
5. Carries out work assignments promptly.
6. Observes safety, infection control and isolation procedures.
7. Reports needed repairs/alterations to appropriate Hospital personnel.
8. Ensures that all solutions, chemicals, bottles, and containers are clearly and correctly labeled.
9. Reads and comprehends all posted minutes and memos.
10. Instructs, orients and trains new personnel when requested.
11. Dust and wet mops with germicidal detergent.
12. Assist others as requested; strives to make good use of time; seeks out work to be done; reports free time to supervisor.
13. Wears Hospital identification at all times.
14. Observes Hospital policy concerning smoking regulations, telephone usage, and other related rules governing conduct while at work.
15. Cleaning carts, mop buckets, and other cleaning equipment are properly stored when not in use.
16. The janitor's storage room is clean, neat, and orderly with all trash removed and containers labeled as to contents.
17. Furniture is properly relocated after being moved for cleaning.
18. Malfunctioning cleaning equipment and safety hazards are reported to the Director.
19. Areas needing repairs are reported to the Engineering Department on a Service Request form.
20. Furniture in meeting rooms and other areas is arranged for specific purposes as requested.
21. Buffers, scrubbers, vacuum, and other power equipment are operated in a safe and efficient manner and cleaned after use.
22. Trash is collected and transported per policies.
23. Regulated Medical Waste is collected and transported to the Medical Waste holding area in properly marked carts in accordance with published infection control guidelines.
24. Cleans, as required, in Operating and Obstetrical Suites using proper cleaning solutions and as prescribed by departmental procedures.
25. A clean, neat appearance in the designated Environmental Services uniform is presented.
26. Other assignments, including but not limited to floor cleaning or linen distribution, are carried out.
27. Consistently demonstrates the ability to recognize, establish and deal with priorities promptly.
28. Returns promptly from breaks and meals. Does not waste time. Maintains a good attitude.
29. The following tasks, duties and responsibilities are carried out;
* Changes curtains, draperies and cubicle curtains as assigned.
* Cleans stairwells, elevators, and baseboards.
* Cleans rest rooms and replenishes supplies.
* Cleans equipment.
* Damp wipes furniture and fixtures with proper chemicals.
* Dust mops the floor, wet mops with germicidal solutions.
* High-dusts vents, cabinets, and other furnishings.
* Locks doors after completion of work.
* Mixes detergents and germicidal solutions according to specified dilution ratios.
* Moves equipment and furniture for cleaning, rearrangement, or relocation of offices.
* Scrubs and polishes floors with electric floor machine.
* Strips and refinishes floors.
* Shampoos furniture, carpets, and rugs.
* Spray-buff floors with floor machine.
* Takes soiled mops to soiled Linen Room in plastic bag.
* Washes walls, windows, and furniture.
* Wears protective clothing in Surgery, Isolation, etc.
* Cleans isolation rooms after patient is discharge.
* Cleans morgue after autopsies.
* Distributes linens, disinfectants, and detergent to all hospital areas, and notifies Manager for reordering.
30. Other duties as assigned.
Corporate Compliance:
1. Is knowledgeable of Corporate Compliance responsibilities and adheres to current rules, regulations, and adheres to current rules, regulations, and policies that affect his/her specific job functions/ responsibilities.
2. Assists other employees and/or departments with compliance issues and demonstrates support of the Corporate Compliance program
3. Reports Compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner
Physical/Mental Requirements:
Heavy Work Exert up to 100-lbs of force occasionally, and/or 50-lbs frequently, and/or 20-lbs constantly.
Standing, Walking, Hearing, Color Vision: Constant 67% - 100% work shift
Sitting, Crawling, Reaching, Talking, Driving: Occasional 1-33% of work shift.
Pushing, Pulling, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching: Frequent 34% - 66% work shift
Filing, Typing, Copying: Not required for this position.
Assistant Vice President, Facility Services
Human Resources Approval: Chief Human Resource Officer
Date: August 2012, September 2000
All employees of AMC are bound by the Mission, Vision, Employee Philosophy and must uphold the Guiding Principles of Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful, Exceptional and Service
Position Summary:
Performs a variety of cleaning duties according to established procedures at various locations throughout the hospital. Obtains cleaning supplies and consumable items from storage, stocks cleaning equipment carts, and empties trash receptacles. Arranges furniture as requested for specific uses in various locations about the hospital.
Educational Requirements/ Qualifications:
1. High School diploma or equivalent education.
2. Must be able to read directions and measurements and inventory linen supplies.
3. Must have good oral communication skills and be able to deal with representatives of other departments in a pleasant manner.
4. Position requires that the employee be able to walk, stand, climb stairs, turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, pull and push for long periods of time.
5. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds periodically.
6. Good manual dexterity required.
7. Must be able to discriminate colors.
Reports To:
Director of Environmental Services
Contacts:
Medical staff, employees, patients, visitors, and laundry contractor.
Workplace Environmental Conditions/Hazards: May be assigned to any area of the hospital environment, including but not restricted to: patient rooms, surgical and obstetric, offices, halls, laboratory, storage, emergency center or radiology rooms. May be exposed to unpleasant odors. May be assigned to night, evening, or weekend work shifts. Subject to exposure to minor infections. Is exposed to some contamination.
Job Functions /Responsibilities:
1. Training is received in proper cleaning of assigned area in accordance with published procedures
2. Assigned rooms and areas are satisfactorily cleaned in accordance with published instructions.
3. Addresses patients, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner; always displays courtesy.
4. Respects the rights, privacy, and property of others at all times.
5. Carries out work assignments promptly.
6. Observes safety, infection control and isolation procedures.
7. Reports needed repairs/alterations to appropriate Hospital personnel.
8. Ensures that all solutions, chemicals, bottles, and containers are clearly and correctly labeled.
9. Reads and comprehends all posted minutes and memos.
10. Instructs, orients and trains new personnel when requested.
11. Dust and wet mops with germicidal detergent.
12. Assist others as requested; strives to make good use of time; seeks out work to be done; reports free time to supervisor.
13. Wears Hospital identification at all times.
14. Observes Hospital policy concerning smoking regulations, telephone usage, and other related rules governing conduct while at work.
15. Cleaning carts, mop buckets, and other cleaning equipment are properly stored when not in use.
16. The janitor's storage room is clean, neat, and orderly with all trash removed and containers labeled as to contents.
17. Furniture is properly relocated after being moved for cleaning.
18. Malfunctioning cleaning equipment and safety hazards are reported to the Director.
19. Areas needing repairs are reported to the Engineering Department on a Service Request form.
20. Furniture in meeting rooms and other areas is arranged for specific purposes as requested.
21. Buffers, scrubbers, vacuum, and other power equipment are operated in a safe and efficient manner and cleaned after use.
22. Trash is collected and transported per policies.
23. Regulated Medical Waste is collected and transported to the Medical Waste holding area in properly marked carts in accordance with published infection control guidelines.
24. Cleans, as required, in Operating and Obstetrical Suites using proper cleaning solutions and as prescribed by departmental procedures.
25. A clean, neat appearance in the designated Environmental Services uniform is presented.
26. Other assignments, including but not limited to floor cleaning or linen distribution, are carried out.
27. Consistently demonstrates the ability to recognize, establish and deal with priorities promptly.
28. Returns promptly from breaks and meals. Does not waste time. Maintains a good attitude.
29. The following tasks, duties and responsibilities are carried out;
* Changes curtains, draperies and cubicle curtains as assigned.
* Cleans stairwells, elevators, and baseboards.
* Cleans rest rooms and replenishes supplies.
* Cleans equipment.
* Damp wipes furniture and fixtures with proper chemicals.
* Dust mops the floor, wet mops with germicidal solutions.
* High-dusts vents, cabinets, and other furnishings.
* Locks doors after completion of work.
* Mixes detergents and germicidal solutions according to specified dilution ratios.
* Moves equipment and furniture for cleaning, rearrangement, or relocation of offices.
* Scrubs and polishes floors with electric floor machine.
* Strips and refinishes floors.
* Shampoos furniture, carpets, and rugs.
* Spray-buff floors with floor machine.
* Takes soiled mops to soiled Linen Room in plastic bag.
* Washes walls, windows, and furniture.
* Wears protective clothing in Surgery, Isolation, etc.
* Cleans isolation rooms after patient is discharge.
* Cleans morgue after autopsies.
* Distributes linens, disinfectants, and detergent to all hospital areas, and notifies Manager for reordering.
30. Other duties as assigned.
Corporate Compliance:
1. Is knowledgeable of Corporate Compliance responsibilities and adheres to current rules, regulations, and adheres to current rules, regulations, and policies that affect his/her specific job functions/ responsibilities.
2. Assists other employees and/or departments with compliance issues and demonstrates support of the Corporate Compliance program
3. Reports Compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner
Physical/Mental Requirements:
Heavy Work Exert up to 100-lbs of force occasionally, and/or 50-lbs frequently, and/or 20-lbs constantly.
Standing, Walking, Hearing, Color Vision: Constant 67% - 100% work shift
Sitting, Crawling, Reaching, Talking, Driving: Occasional 1-33% of work shift.
Pushing, Pulling, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching: Frequent 34% - 66% work shift
Filing, Typing, Copying: Not required for this position.
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