Environmental Services Attendant

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform basic tasks related to own area (e.g., various cleaning tasks, movement of equipment and furniture, and floor care maintenance), under direct supervision.
• Perform basic tasks related to the movement of biohazardous waste for proper waste disposal and regular trash movement and removal to designated waste receptacles.
• Assist in maintaining in good condition any personal protective equipment deemed appropriate for use through job hazard assessments.
• Assist in providing patients, visitors, and health sciences staff with a safe and clean environment.
• Provide support in maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards and infections.
• Perform cleaning of Patient Care Spaces, Public Spaces, Clinical Spaces, Research Spaces, Laboratory Spaces, Meeting Spaces, and Office Spaces.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Consistently meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying. St. Jude values and principles. Managers evaluate employee performance throughout the year—specifically through the spring and fall Check‑In milestones and the Annual Performance Review. All employees are encouraged to actively participate in these performance management processes.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Experience in environmental services preferred.
• Understanding of environmental regulations, laws and standards, preferred.
• Basic knowledge biohazardous and/ or hazardous waste management, preferred

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Understands basic safety rules but needs reminders to follow them.
• Recognizes obvious hazards but may overlook less obvious risks.
• Relies on supervision to ensure safe practices.
• Is open to any type of change or new idea presented.
• Shows eagerness to learn from different avenues.
• Addresses needs/ problems in a logical manner, using defined approaches.
• Tries to remain calm but may need support to manage stress in difficult moments.
• Demonstrates effective coping mechanisms; Seeks help when needed.
• Needs reassurance and support to manage pressure effectively.
• Is aware of basic safety guidelines but requires close supervision.
• Understands different types of waste; Can manage proper disposal, with some guidance.
• Follows instructions on protective equipment use.
• Manages own time well to plan work and meet daily task needs.
• Executes routine tasks under guidance and/ or supervision.
• Shows attention to detail, produces quality work on time.
• Has clear, concise communication in both verbal and written communication.
• Listens to requests, confirms understanding of routine needs, and provides accurate answers.
• Shares information within team as directed.
• Basic knowledge of troubleshooting skills, techniques and processes.
• Uses available tools and resources to solve routine problems as per processes; Seeks guidance, if needed for quick resolution.
• Demonstrates promptness in seeking supervision to respond to complex queries.
• Understands the importance of teamwork and comes to work with a positive attitude.
• Works best with clear instructions and defined roles; Participates in team activities when directed.
• Is Open to feedback and learning from others.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• 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 regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and climb or balance.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must move about the work space to access work surface and shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment that are at, below or above the work surface.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals and noxious odors.
• On occasion the employee may be exposed to infectious disease.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
• Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time as business needs dictate.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

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