ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Location:

Vashon, WA Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Type: Urban Salary Range: $20 to $25 / Per Hour Open Period: 9/10/2026 until filled Summary: The Environmental Services Technician performs a variety of duties, including maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, attractive, and orderly environment for relatives (patients), visitors, and staff. More info about area: https://www.sihb.org/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

Duties: Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the entire facility, including resident rooms, common areas, offices, and shared spaces. Perform full room turnovers upon relative discharge or program graduation, ensuring rooms are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, reset, and ready for new admissions. Prepare and inspect rooms prior to admissions to ensure a high standard of readiness and comfort. Integrate Indigenous Knowledge Informed Systems of Care (IndigiKnow) principles into daily work, supporting a culturally respectful and healing-focused environment. Support compliance with Washington State Department of Health, CARF, and HRSA standards by following all environmental health and safety protocols. Respond promptly to maintenance and service requests through the ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution of issues. Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping floors, and disinfecting high-touch surfaces. Clean and disinfect bathrooms, kitchens, and all shared spaces to maintain infection control standards. Collect, wash, dry, and fold all facility laundry, including bedding, towels, and kitchen linens. Monitor facility conditions and report maintenance needs, safety concerns, or issues that may impact relative care. Assist in maintaining an organized, orderly, and hazard-free environment. Contribute to a team-oriented atmosphere that supports quality care and respect for all individuals in the facility. Physical Requirements Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, including a majority of time spent walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Ability to perform repetitive movements such as pushing, pulling, and lifting during cleaning and room turnover tasks. Ability to lift, carry, and move moderate loads (e.g., laundry, cleaning equipment, supplies). Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines. Ability to navigate stairs and move throughout all areas of the facility as needed. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous experience in environmental services, housekeeping, or a healthcare/residential setting preferred. Knowledge of cleaning procedures, sanitation standards, and infection control practices. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Work Type: Permanent, Multiple Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://secure7.saashr.com/ta/6202620.careers?ApplyToJob=587720798&full_apply=&jobid=587720798 Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov