PORTER - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE

Position SummaryThe Environmental Services (EVS) Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitaryenvironment within assigned areas of the facility. The EVS Technician supports infection preventionefforts through proper cleaning, disinfection, waste handling, linen management, and participation incleanliness improvement initiatives in accordance with organizational standards, regulatory requirements,and industry guidelines.Department SummaryAn Environmental Services (EVS) Porter Technician is responsible for performing routine and projectbasedfloor care, managing waste handling and transport (including trash, hazardous, and regulatedmedical waste), and supporting linen collection and distribution. The role includes cleaning outpatient andpublic areas to uphold infection prevention standards, assisting with pest control activities per facilityprotocols, and completing office moves and event setups. All duties are carried out with a focus onefficiency and safety.Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent preferred. 2-3 years of institutional cleaning experience preferred. Previous experience with infection control procedures preferred. Previously knowledge of cleaning chemical use and safe handling preferred.Department Qualifications Previous knowledge related to proper waste handling, transport, and disposal preferred. Previous experience with hard and soft surface floor care maintenance preferred.Skills Detail oriented. Communicate effectively. Excellent customer service skills. Adaptability to changing work environment or needs. Ability to work independently as well as in a team format. Time management and ability to multitask.Department SkillsResponsibilities & Expectations Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of assigned areas, including clinical, non-clinical, andpublic spaces. Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces using approved products and procedures. Follow established infection prevention protocols, including isolation, precautionary cleaning, andPPE use as applicable to assigned areas. Collect, handle, transport, and dispose of waste, including general waste, regulated medicalwaste, and recyclable materials, in accordance with facility policies. Handle, transport, and stage soiled and clean linen in accordance with infection control and linenmanagement procedures. Ensure proper segregation of waste streams to prevent contamination. Replenish supplies such as paper products, soap, and hand hygiene materials. Perform floor care duties including mopping, vacuuming, and routine maintenance tasks. Assist with periodic and deep cleaning activities, including project-based work as assigned. Participate in departmental improvement initiatives related to patient experience, includingHCAHPS and overall hospital cleanliness. Respond to service requests, spills, and urgent cleaning needs in a timely manner. Safely operate cleaning equipment and perform routine care and maintenance to ensure properfunction; report malfunctions or safety concerns promptly. Use chemicals and cleaning products according to manufacturer instructions and facility safetyguidelines. Complete required departmental and facility education and training within established timeframes. Perform assigned work or duties within expected timelines. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Adhere to OSHAA, CDC, and organizational safety policies. Adhere to hospital policies, professional behavior expectations and appearance standards. Report hazards, safety concerns, and incidents promptly. Maintain accurate daily log and assignment sheets.Department Responsibilities & Expectations Pest Control Assists in performing pest control remediation. Notifies pest control vendor in accordance with hospital policy and procedure. Floor Care Daily hard surface maintenance such as sweeping, mopping, and auto scrubbing. Potential to perform periodic restorative tasks including stripping, waxing, and burnishingof hard surface floors. Daily vacuuming and spot cleaning of carpeted floors. Potential to perform periodic restorative tasks including carpet scrubbing and extraction. Maintains accurate floor logs and checklists as appropriate. Uses wet floor signs appropriately and adheres to other necessary safety protocols. May assist with floor care equipment repairs. Waste Collection and Disposal. Performs trash disposal duties as assigned: Collects and transports solid waste to designated disposal locations. Handles, labels, and collects regulated medical waste, sharps, pharmaceutical, andhazardous waste containers and stores in appropriate areas in compliance with EPAregulations. Operates the autoclave, cart tipper, and trash compactor in compliance with the StarkCounty Health Dept, EPA regulations, and hospital policy. Linen Collection Collection and handling of soiled linen from designated areas within the facility. Job is aerobically challenging and requires a high degree of physical activity. Repetitively lifting laundry bags and hoisting overhead onto soiled laundry carts. Operation of the motorized Tuggar for collection of soiled linen. Removal, hanging, and laundering of cubical curtains. Maintain accurate linen logs. Additional Project Work Project work includes but is not limited to cleaning of walls, vents, lights, stairwells,elevators, waste storage locations. Supports internal operations by performing or assisting with office moves, furniture moves, andevent setups.Working Conditions Colleagues may be assigned to different locations within the foundation. Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day. Ability to work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer. Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate floorcoverage. Work weekends and holidays as assigned. Every other weekend and three holidays a year, in agroup rotation.Department Working ConditionsHazardous Exposure CategoryCategory I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or otherjob-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skincontact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures isrequired for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.Physical AddendumDemands Frequency RemarksLifting 0-10 lbs Frequent 34-65%Lifting 10-20 lbs Occasional 10-33%Lifting 20-35 lbs Occasional 10-33%Lifting 35-50 lbs Occasional 10-33%Lifting 50-75 lbs Occasional 10-33%Lifting 75-100 lbs NeverLifting over 100 lbs NeverForward Reaching Continuous 66% of the dayOverhead Reaching Frequent 34-65%Standing Continuous 66% of the dayWalking Continuous 66% of the daySitting Occasional 10-33%Climbing Occasional 10-33%Stairs/Ladder Occasional 10-33%Bending/Stooping Continuous 66% of the dayTwisting/Turning Continuous 66% of the dayKneeling/Squatting Frequent 34-65%Crawling Occasional 10-33%Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs Continuous 66% of the dayPushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs Frequent 34-65%Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs Frequent 34-65%Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs Frequent 34-65%Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs Frequent 34-65%Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs Occasional 10-33%Carrying 0-10 lbs Frequent 34-65%Carrying 10-20 lbs Frequent 34-65%Carrying 20-35 lbs Frequent 34-65%Carrying 35-50 lbs Frequent 34-65%Carrying 50-100 lbs Occasional 10-33%Carrying over 100 lbs NeverGrasping/repetitive sustained Continuous 66% of the dayFine motor coordination Continuous 66% of the dayVision: Near/Far/Color Continuous 66% of the dayHearing: ordinaryconversation/otherContinuous 66% of the day