Environmental Technician - RTF at Supreme Living LLC

Tacoma, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Housekeeping, Cleaning Procedures, Inventory Management, Communication, Safety Measures, Laundry, Facility Maintenance, High-Touch Surface Cleaning, Restocking Supplies, Team Participation, Health Requirements, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Physical Stamina

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Environmental Technician is responsible for overseeing facility cleanliness and provides support to management regarding physical plant related issues. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Performing necessary housekeeping duties daily including cleaning bathrooms (floors, showers, walls, sinks, and toilets), common area floors (sweep and mop), counters, and offices. Daily cleaning of high-touch surface areas including handrails, door handles, counters, and tables. Cleaning interior windows as needed. Daily cleaning of outside garbage cans and cigarette refuse containers. Managing removal of office, resident rooms, and communal space trash containers and placing them in outdoor refuse bins. Sweeping of outdoor patio and walkways. Completing facility laundry as needed. Resupplying and restocking restroom and facility sink areas with paper products and soaps. Maintain an inventory of cleaning products and supplies and advise management of needed supplies. Participate in staff meetings and in staff training where applicable. TRANSPORTATION: Uses personal vehicle to travel to agency sites and non-agency locations. COMMUNICATION: Participates in staff meetings, committee meetings, and in-service training. Consults with the Kitchen Manager when the knowledge base in each area needs to be expanded. Requests literature, in-service or orientation on a given topic. Demonstrates accountability regarding equipment and supplies. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and LICENSURE: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience may substitute for a High School diploma. Must meet health requirements, i.e. – flu vaccination, COVID-19 boosters, tb testing – per licensing requirements. Prior residential facility experience is desirable. Knowledge of equipment and chemicals, and adherence to safety measures. Knowledge of cleaning procedures and practices. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, research, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, clinical information, nursing laws and union contracts. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors. Proficient in English. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; squat; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most of the employee’s job duties are performed indoors in a medical environment in a residential setting. In some circumstances, the employee may be required to perform some job duties outside, in medical settings, and in the presence of non-employees, such as patients, families and state officials. There is a possibility of exposure to disease and contagions that could cause a cold, flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SUPREME LIVING’S EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEES: Adheres to Supreme Living Policies and Procedures. Acts as a role model within and outside the organization while on duty. Maintains the confidentiality of individual and family information and sensitive organizational information except as required by the obligations of the position or law. Performs duties as workload necessitates. Maintains a positive and respectful attitude. Performs care in conformance with the established standards and policies of Supreme Living. Demonstrates knowledge of standards of care. Supports philosophy, objectives, and goals of the Supreme Living. Respects the dignity and confidentiality of individuals, families, and coworkers. CLIENT CONTACT This position does not have any direct contact with residents. Any contact with residents is incidental in nature and will not involve providing direct client care or services to residents. GENERAL SIGN OFF: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor. Requirements SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Performing necessary housekeeping duties daily including cleaning bathrooms (floors, showers, walls, sinks, and toilets), common area floors (sweep and mop), counters, and offices. Daily cleaning of high-touch surface areas including handrails, door handles, counters, and tables. Cleaning interior windows as needed. Daily cleaning of outside garbage cans and cigarette refuse containers. Managing removal of office, resident rooms, and communal space trash containers and placing them in outdoor refuse bins. Sweeping of outdoor patio and walkways. Completing facility laundry as needed. Resupplying and restocking restroom and facility sink areas with paper products and soaps. Maintain an inventory of cleaning products and supplies and advise management of needed supplies. Participate in staff meetings and in staff training where applicable. TRANSPORTATION: Uses personal vehicle to travel to agency sites and non-agency locations. COMMUNICATION: Participates in staff meetings, committee meetings, and in-service training. Consults with the Kitchen Manager when the knowledge base in each area needs to be expanded. Requests literature, in-service or orientation on a given topic. Demonstrates accountability regarding equipment and supplies. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and LICENSURE: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience may substitute for a High School diploma. Must meet health requirements, i.e. – flu vaccination, COVID-19 boosters, tb testing – per licensing requirements. Prior residential facility experience is desirable. Knowledge of equipment and chemicals, and adherence to safety measures. Knowledge of cleaning procedures and practices. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, research, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, clinical information, nursing laws and union contracts. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors. Proficient in English. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; squat; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

The Environmental Technician is responsible for overseeing facility cleanliness and providing support to management regarding physical plant related issues. This includes performing daily housekeeping duties, managing trash removal, and maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies.