Environmental Technician Jobs in Michigan

Cost Center

951 Environmental Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Who Are We?

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.

We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

What Will You Do?

As an Environmental Services Technician Level 1 at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of a tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion.

This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe environment inside and outside the assigned areas by performing duties according to departmental techniques, procedures, and needs. Environmental technicians need to be willing to learn and perform all work to CMS/the Joint Commission/OSHA/and hospital standards. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

- Cleans in assigned areas, such as patient rooms, nurses' stations, examination and treatment rooms, public and patient lavatories, lounges and offices, and public areas.
- Sweeps, dusts, dust mops and wet mops floors and stairways, spots carpets, and buffs hard floors.
- Cleans and sanitizes discharge beds. Makes beds in designated areas. Washes down all patient discharge furniture including night stands, dressers, and over-bed tables. Cleans and sanitizes waste receptacles.
- Collects trash and refuse from work areas and completes appropriate disposal.
- Cleans, sanitizes, and polishes baths, lavatories, and shower/sink fixtures. Stocks paper and soap products, etc. as necessary.
- Dusts, washes, sponge mops, sanitizes and extracts furniture. Cleans and polishes glass surfaces, walls, and window sills, window frames, doors, and registers.
- Scrubs bathroom tiles, woodwork, lights, and vents.
- Maintains equipment and materials in a clean and orderly manner.
- Vacuums and edges carpeted areas as necessary.
- Contributes by participating in meetings, identifying problems and seeking solutions. Participates in department efforts to monitor and report.

What Does This Role Require?

Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Experience working in residential or healthcare environment preferred.
- One year of related experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, staff, vendors and the general public.
- Must meet all health requirements, including TB, and pass background check.
- Ability to communicate through the oral and/or written process and ability to follow directions.

Benefits:

- Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
- 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
- Generous PTO for full and part time employees
- Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
- Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
- Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

Notice:

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.

Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services requires all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccinations subject to certain exclusions. Pine Rest is committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.

The equivalent base pay range for this position is $15.57 - $21.79. Your interview and offer letter will specify whether the role is hourly or salaried. Please note that this range does not include potential shift differentials, incentives, or bonuses, which may be part of the total compensation package. Final base pay will be determined based on location, experience, education, certifications, and FTE status.