Description Job Summary:This position performs a variety of housekeeping duties throughout the Hospital complex to ensure a clean, presentable, and sanitary environment. The position actively supports the Hospital and the department Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually, and as an effective team member.Job Responsibilities:Selects cleaning materials and supplies from supply room. Loads service cart and transports to assigned work area.Cleans assigned area following appropriate standard policy and procedures outlined in environmental services policy & procedure manual. Where applicable, all damp dusting and disinfection will be accomplished by using the Hospital approved germicidal cleaning solution.Sweeps, dusts, mops and vacuums floors. Utilizes floor machines of various speeds, automatic scrubbers, waste collection equipment, and related machinery, including all carpet extraction equipment. Washes walls, windows and inside ceilings by hand or utilizing wall/ceiling washing kits. May be called upon to wash outside windows and screens.Uses dry dust cloths, high dusting tools, and vacuum cleaner to clean window sills, blinds, floors, and furniture. Empties ashtrays and waste receptacles, arranges furniture, furnishings, and equipment in proper order. Makes bed with clean linen following appropriate policy and procedure.Scours and polishes sinks, plumbing fixtures, mirrors, and adjacent equipment/fixtures. Replenishes appropriate supply of soap, linens, and disposable paper products.Performs all tile floor stripping, refinishing and maintenance procedures.Notifies environmental services team leader of supply and/or equipment needs. Reports any mechanical failure/problem or environmental defect, as observed, to environmental services team leader and/or department office.Where applicable, moves furniture and furnishings to adequately clean area. Turns and/or replaces mattress.Returns unused supplies to appropriate supply room. Collects trash and soiled linen from assigned areas and deposit in appropriate areas. Cleans cart and equipment on a daily basis.Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.Education and Experience:A High School graduate or equivalent preferred.Able to demonstrate ability to follow written and verbal instructions.Demonstrates manual dexterity needed to operate cleaning equipment.EducationHigh School Diploma/GEDPay Range$18.00-$27.00 HourlyAt Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentivesfor select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following to learn more about our benefits.Benefit StatementFor full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits:Supplemental Life, AD&D and DisabilityCritical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverageTuition assistanceStudent loan servicing and supportAdoption benefitsBackup Childcare and EldercareEmployee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family membersDiscount on services at Lurie Children’s facilitiesDiscount purchasing programThere’s a Place for You with UsAt Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Support email:
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Environmental Services Technician