Environment Specialist Technician-Facilities Department

Compensation: $15/hr.

EVS Technician-Facilities Department

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Job Summary

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time EVS Technician. The EVS will be responsible for all housekeeping duties of OHL’s facilities.  The EVS will perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance duties. The EVS will be in charge of maintaining all program sites/facilities to employer standards. Duties will include cleaning and keeping facilties neat.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

It is the duty and responsibility of the EVS to:

·       keep buildings in clean and orderly condition;

·       perform mild cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, showers walls and drains, living; quarters, washing walls, windows, and handrails, removing debris and trash;

·       carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies;

·       disinfect equipment and supplies, ensuring safe and sanitary storage and care of products;

·       polish furniture and room accessories as needed;

·       clean windows, glass surfaces, and mirrors;

·       report repairs and replacements needed when encountered on job;

·       monitor chemicals by tracking chemicals with sign in/out sheet;

·       maintaining daily log of duties perform and time;

·       clean rooms, hallways, dining rooms and group rooms, restrooms, corridors, stairways, dorm rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met;

·       empty wastebaskets, empty and clean and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas;

·       transport of supplies (will be reimbursed for travel);

·       empty all trash, clean dining rooms and kitchens at all location (if one is available);

·       coordinate with other staff and supervisor daily to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner;

·       perform or assist with cleaning duties as needed;

·       confer with staff to discuss company policies for cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment;

·       monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created;

·       light maintenance work;

·       meal pick-up and drop-off for the Detox Program, breakfast at 6am, lunch at 11am and dinner at 4pm);

·       deep clean all facilities every two weeks;

·       clean facility floors once a week at Administrative offices;

·       clean bathroom floors twice a week; and

·       perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifting, twisting, standing, bending and traveling to and from facility locations. 90% of work will require some sort of physical activity to be performed. Employee will be required to travel from time to time and must be willing to accommodate needs of various sites. Physically able to reach, stretch, bend, and walk during daily routine, with ability to stand for long lengths of time. Physically able to push vacuum cleaner for extended periods of time. Ability to lift up to 25 to 60 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 Work is performed throughout treatment facilities, administrative offices, and residential living quarters, which are temperature controlled. Employee is expected to work in various facility locations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications include the following:

• General knowledge of cleaning products, supplies, and techniques for cleaning
• Reliable and punctual with a dedicated professionalism to job and duties
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well alone, or with a partner or team
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules or routines
• Ability to assist team members with cleaning duties when needed
• Detail-oriented
• Reliable mode of transportation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include the following:

• 2 or more years’ experience with commercial cleaning services
• Advanced knowledge of cleaning products, implements and practices

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.