Environmental Services Technician - Atrium Health Lake Norman (Full Time) 3rd Shift

Atrium Health is seeking a full-time Environmental Services Technician. This position promotes environmental protection by maintaining healthy and safe medical facilities for employees and visitors.

Position Highlights:

Starting pay: $18.50/hour!

Eligible for our Prepaid College Tuition Assistance ( program (up to $5,250/year)!

What We Offer:

Education: Earn your high school diploma or take ESL classes with no out-of-pocket expenses through our Online High School ( !

Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350 in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program

Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid maternity leave & 4 weeks paid parental leave

Health Benefits: Amazing health insurance with the option of a copay or HSA eligible plan

Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:

1. Performs complete cleaning of assigned areas to include, but not limited to:

Dusting and sanitizing furniture, equipment, mirrors and fixtures

Washing windows, walls, ceilings, vents and light fixtures

Sweeping, scrubbing and refinishing floors

Vacuuming and shampooing carpet

Re-stocking restrooms

Replacing light bulbs

Reporting repairs

Most of the work is indoors but may assist with outdoor cleaning including parking lot, windows, and roof. Various cleaning activities may include the use of a ladder.

2. Heavy contact with cleaning chemicals, disinfecting agents, floor strippers and finishes.

3. Removes waste by:

Collecting and transporting soiled linen

Emptying trash containers

Changing sharps containers

Transporting solid and hazardous waste to compactors

Recycling material

Emptying cigarette receptacles in smoking areas

4. Keeps equipment clean and orderly and reports equipment failures or other mechanical issues to maintenance staff.

5. Maintains safe working environment and provides quality service by complying with procedures, rules and regulations, infection control guidelines, and meeting departmental quality standards.

6. Attends all required in-service education and training classes including safety update programs to maintain technical knowledge.

7. Consistently demonstrates the ability to meet time schedules and deadlines.

Qualified Candidates:

Preferred: High School diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred: One year experience

Can prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner

Can operate equipment

Can establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers

Work Environment:

Performs repetitive work according to set procedures

Stressful, fast paced

Works in contaminated, isolation, construction and renovation areas

Occasionally works in extreme temperatures and around unpleasant smells

Exposure to individuals with various degrees of mental, physical conditions and illnesses

Atrium Health is one of the nations leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the regions largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.

Weve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.

Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.