Environmental Services Technician

Care New England Health System (CNE)and its member institutions Butler Hospital Women & Infants Hospital Kent Hospital VNA of Care New England Integra The Providence Center and Care New England Medical Group is a trusted integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research attracts the nations top specialty-trained doctors hones renowned services and innovative programs and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for providing comprehensive cleaning sanitation and light maintenance services to ensure that The Providence Centers facilities remain safe orderly and welcoming. Responsibilities include interior and exterior cleaning waste disposal groundskeeping and supporting equipment and furniture movement.

• Maintains a cleaning cart in an orderly condition keeping the cart fully stocked with required cleaning supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of building interior exterior and garage.
• Clean and disinfect shower and restrooms daily.
• Sweep vacuum and wash floors and carpeting as needed.
• Remove trash from offices as needed.
• Collect universal and/or medical waste and store in authorized locations.
• Collect recycled materials such as paper cans and newsprint.
• Follow proper procedures concerning hazardous waste disposal and handling.
• Clean and sanitize windows reception glass reception counters and door handles.
• Clean offices after staff turnover.
• Complete groundskeeping of building exterior and garage. Assist in snow removal as needed.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks and assigned work requests.
• Load furniture onto and off to a Center truck.
• Lift and move furniture into and out of various locations.
• Move equipment and furnishings for staff.
• Perform pest control prevention as directed.
• Perform assigned duties in a timely manner and clean up upon completion of jobs.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of cleaning products and paper goods.
• Purchase parts and materials as directed.
• Follow all organizational policies and maintain a safe work environment.
• Communicate professionally and maintain positive cooperative relationships with coworkers consumers external agencies and the public.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues addressing workplace issues constructively and accepting guidance and feedback.
• Attend mandatory trainings conferences and inservice sessions and share relevant information learned with staff. Participate in required safety trainings.
• Provide emergency support outside of normal work hours as required for maintenance of the Center.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School or GED Preferred.
• 2 years of experience in environmental services or housekeeping preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos.
• Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to interact positively with clients residents employees supervisors vendors and contractors
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in difficult interactions

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including but not limited to hospital policy mission vision and values.