About this role
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Performs a variety of duties using various equipment and supplies to maintain established cleanliness and meet acceptable department standards of environmental areas.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1. Follows department procedures related to cleaning and operations to ensure a safe and clean environment in all areas.
- 1.1 Responsible for reporting to work on time, properly completing the time card, in uniform, and ready to work, as observed by supervisor.
- 2. Performs various trash removal duties to maintain cleanliness and appearance.
- 2.1 Insures that all trash bins are cleaned regularly with no more than one discrepancy per week as observed by supervisor.
- 3. Operates electric tow tractors and scooters ensuring safe operation at all times.
- 3.1 Operates electric tow tractors used in the transportation of either trash, RMW, or recycling, observing vehicle safety procedures at all times as observed by supervisor.
- 4. Teamwork and Leadership: Works towards team objectives to provide quality service throughout the hospital and initiates activities and behaviors in support of YNHH's mission and values.
- 4.1 Demonstrates willingness to perform functions or tasks that may not be in the formal job description.
- 5. Problem solving: Demonstrates critical thinking necessary to problem solving.
- 5.1 Collects data relevant to the problem and provides suggestions or new approaches to the issue.
- 6. Performs various project floor care duties to improve appearance of floors.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Six months demonstrated customer service related work experience required. Must successfully complete a training program provided by the Environmental Services Department and achieve competence in all duties.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Excellent Customer Service and communication skills. Ability to read, write and perform basic math. Ability to work independently. Able to perform as part of the patient care team. Detail beyond this may be put in the Responsibilities section since it may vary by position.
YNHHS Requisition ID
164901
Other facts
About Yale New Haven Health
Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals – Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly – and our affiliation with the prestigious Yale University and its highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine.
Plus, our patients benefit from access to hundreds of dedicated primary care physicians and specialists in Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. We also have advanced clinical relationships with multiple hospitals and numerous outpatient locations throughout the state so you can get the care you need, when you need it.
As one organization, we’re working together to make health care more patient-focused, more accessible and more cost-effective. Some call it personalized medicine. We call it good care.
For more information, check out the YNHHS Web site: www.ynhhs.org
What you'll do
- The EVS Floor Tech is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety in environmental areas by following department procedures and performing various cleaning tasks. This includes trash removal, operating electric tow tractors, and participating in teamwork to support the hospital's mission and values.
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