Environmental Services Technician

Ensure a pristine facility enhancing safety and comfort for all.

Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) were more than just a healthcare organization were a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years weve been providing compassionate highquality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence innovation and putting people first both our patients and our employees. Whether youre on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes youll find a culture of collaboration growth and respect. If youre looking for a career where your work truly matters we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

A Day in the Life of an Environmental Services Technician

This role involves maintaining and ensuring a clean safe and sanitary environment within the healthcare facility. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining cleaning equipment adherence to strict safety and sanitation protocols and managing multiple cleaning tasks simultaneously. Environmental Services Technicians are crucial in preventing infections through meticulous cleanliness while effectively communicating with other departments to coordinate activities. Expect a role that requires flexibility and problemsolving skills often in highstress situations to support both the staff and visitors wellbeing.

About the Environmental Services Department:
Clean Space Big Impact

We do more than clean we create safe sanitary and welcoming spaces that protect patients staff and visitors. What makes Environmental Services unique at CRMC is the teamdriven atmosphere and the rewarding nature of the work. Our department welcomes new team members with open communication training and support making it easy for anyone with kindness and a willingness to work hard to thrive. We take pride in knowing that our work directly contributes to patient safety and comfort. If you are looking for a job that is fastpaced physically active and gives a sense of accomplishment at the end of every day EVS is the role for you!

Ideal Candidate What will make you a great fit!

• Effective communicator
• Organized and detailoriented skills
• Adaptable to changing situations
• Proficient in floor care equipment
• Team collaboration skills

Environmental Services Technician

Position Summary

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean sanitary and safe environment throughout the healthcare facility with a primary focus on hard and soft floor surfaces upholstered furniture and general environmental cleanliness. This position ensures proper care and routine maintenance of floor care equipment follows infection prevention and hazardous waste handling protocols and responds to facility work tickets in alignment with established environmental services (EVS) processes and procedures. Through effective communication and attention to detail the Environmental Services Technician supports the healthcare team in delivering a high standard of patient care.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience in environmental services custodial work or floor maintenance in a healthcare setting preferred
• Familiarity with infection prevention protocols and hazardous waste handling is beneficial

Special Skills & Aptitudes

• Demonstrates knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and safe chemical handling practices
• Ability to identify and utilize appropriate resources when addressing concerns or equipment issues
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow infection control protocols
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with healthcare staff patients and visitors
• Ability to operate and maintain specialized floor care equipment including buffers extractors and vacuums
• Strong problemsolving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding patient privacy standards

Essential Responsibilities

1. Floor & Upholstery Maintenance

   • Maintain all hard and soft floor surfaces including stripping waxing buffing and carpet cleaning
   • Ensure proper care of upholstered furniture including spot cleaning and routine maintenance

2. Equipment Maintenance & Operation

   • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of floor care equipment to ensure operational efficiency
   • Properly store and handle all cleaning supplies and equipment per safety guidelines

3. Infection Prevention & Safety Compliance

   • Follow all infection prevention protocols including proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste
   • Ensure compliance with all hospital state and federal regulations related to environmental cleanliness

4. Work Ticket & Facility Response

   • Respond to facilitywide work tickets and prioritize tasks based on urgency and EVS processes
   • Document completed work and communicate any unresolved issues to the appropriate team members

5. Communication & Collaboration

   • Maintain clear and professional communication with the healthcare team patients and visitors
   • Recognize the impact of environmental cleanliness on patient care and experience

Performance Review Standards

• Quality of Work: Floors and furniture are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and appearance
• Equipment Care: Floor care equipment is wellmaintained and used safely and effectively
• Compliance & Safety: All infection control and hazardous waste handling procedures are strictly followed
• Response Efficiency: Work tickets are addressed in a timely and organized manner per EVS protocols
• Communication & Teamwork: Demonstrates professionalism and collaboration in all interactions

Education and Experience

Required

• Experience in interim and restorative level floor care to include stripping and waxing grout cleaning carpet extraction carpet spotting etc
• Minimum 3 years prior experience working in a healthcare facility in an environmental services or housekeeping position and/or experience using janitorial equipment
• Able to follow written and oral instructions interact with all members of the healthcare team and respond appropriately to all requests
• Must have sufficient reading ability to read instructions and chemical product labels and fill out maintenance request

Preferred

• High School education

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range is listed above. Actual pay rate offered is determined based on experience in this role. Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health financial security and overall wellbeing of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance dental insurance and vision insurance health savings accounts life insurance and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans educational assistance and reimbursement an employee assistance program worklife balance support gym membership and other discounts and employee recognition programs.

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CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process please callor email for assistance.