Environmental Services Technician (GWVNH)

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# About Us

Augusta University is Georgias innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgias cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgias only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta Universitys distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

# Location

Augusta University - Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

# College/Department Information

Located conveniently in Augustas downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia who have served in the armed forces during war times. The home is owned and funded by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University. Through this association, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is considered a leader in the area of geriatric educational training for Augusta University.

# Job Summary

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing assigned resident care area, administrative, rehabilitation areas, and visitor areas in a long-term care facility licensed for 192 beds.

# Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• JANITORIAL DUTIES: Perform a variety of cleaning tasks within an assigned work area to include thorough dust mop floors and wet mop floors, and all traffic areas, including resident areas and corridors, using a chemically treated dust mop. Wet mop floors using a germicidal solution to kill both gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens and provide the floors with bactericidal protection. Thoroughly clean and disinfect restrooms and showers daily with germicidal solution. Keep vents dust-free.
• CHEMICAL/BIOHAZARDOUS DUTIES: Collect and transport biohazardous waste to designated area.
• REMOVE SPOTS, SPILLAGE, AND SPRAY BUFF FLOORS: Check all residents floor and corridors. Remove spots and spillage, and buff resident floors and corridors. Damp wipe/clean chairs, bedside cabinets, overbed trays, and exposed areas of residents beds with a germicidal solution.
• SPOT CLEAN AND SANITIZE: Spot clean and sanitize walls, doors, doorsills, door hinges, and doorknobs with a germicidal solution, removing fingermarks and smudges. Sanitize shower walls, removing mold and mildew.
• TERMINAL CLEAN UNITS: Terminal clean units when residents are discharged. Completely clean resident closets and bedside cabinets. Participate in special cleaning projects as directed by supervisors.
• OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.

# Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized state or federal accrediting organization.
• OR One year of experience in a similar position in a commercial, hospital or industrial environment.

# Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in environmental cleaning, particularly in a healthcare environment.

# Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• KNOWLEDGE: Ability to interact positively with the elderly population.
• SKILLS: Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills.
• ABILITIES:
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to perform to established standards.
• Ability to follow oral instructions and written procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work to provide a clean environment and promote resident, staff and visitor safety.

# Shift/Salary/Benefits

• Shift: Days/M-F
• Pay Band: B1
• Salary: Minimum: $15.00/hour. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
• Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

# Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta Universitys Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care (GCHEXS) Background Check process. For specific positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as: a physical, drug screening and/or credit check.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

# Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

# Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

# How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

• [https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants](https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants) if you are a candidate from outside the university
• [https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants](https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants) if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.