Environmental Services Technician Job at American Nursing Care (Chattanooga)

Environmental Services Technician

American Nursing Care

Location:
United States , Chattanooga

Category:
Physical Work

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

15.00 - 20.33 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards. Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens. To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.

Job Responsibility:

Keep patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized
Perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting
Use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility
Learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects
Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies
Deliver clean linens
Complete as assigned, daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements
Display safe chemical use and equipment handling for all items within the healthcare environment
Adhere to all organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety
Actively participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics
Maintain cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart set up
Remove waste and transport to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste stream handling (i.e. regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous) in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

None, upon hire
High School Graduate General Studies and Previous healthcare experience., upon hire or High School GED General Studies and Previous healthcare experience., upon hire

What we offer:

Medical
prescription drug
dental
vision plans
life insurance
paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
tuition reimbursement
retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 14, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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