Environmental Services Technician

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 31, 2024
  • Salary: $16.96 - $26.29 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Environmental Services
  • Job Description

    Position Summary

    EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
    COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE



    As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

    We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.


    Position Summary:
    Performs custodial floor care duties. Duties include cleaning, polishing, burnishing floors and shampooing carpets throughout the facility; applying chemicals such as carpet shampoo, floor stripper, sealer and finish to maintain the appearance of floors and carpets.

    Job Requirement

    Education/Experience:
    Equivalent to graduation from high schol and six (6) months of custodial floor care experience.

    Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements

    PREFERENCES MUST BE CLEARLY LISTED WITHIN THE APPLICATION EXPERIENCE:
    1 year recent documented EVS experience in a Hospital/Acute Care Setting.1 year recent documented EVS experience in Hotel Industry.1 year Recent documented experience as a floor technician.Availability to work ALL shifts, including graveyard, seven (7) days a week, as needed.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

    Knowledge of:
    proper techniques used in cleaning, stripping, scrubbing and refinishing floors, baseboards and carpets; the proper use, care and maintenance of floor care equipment; floor care chemicals and applications to achieve maximum effectiveness and minimum maintenance; English language and reading skills to identify Hazard Classifications and read instructions on chemicals; shampoo and extraction of carpet and upholstery stains; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

    Skill in:
    the safe operation of floor care equipment such as Carpet Extractors, Side-by-Side Shampooer; Ride-on/Walk-behind Autoscrubber, Walk-behind Burnisher, and Side-by-Side Scrubber to strip, scrub, and refinish floors and baseboards; carpet cleaning, maintenance and stain removal; utilization and application of floor care chemicals in accordance with prescribed standards; the use of standard body mechanics and proper lifting techniques for moving large furniture, boxes and equipment; working without close supervision in standard working situations; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties.

    Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
    Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard floor care equipment, ability to operate hand and power equipment; stamina to remain standing and walk for extended periods of time, strength to lift and maneuver objects, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be exposed to infectious diseases, hazardous materials and other contaminants.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.

    The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:
    • Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"!https://www.nvpers.org/front
      • Vestingin the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
    • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
    • Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (eleven scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
    • Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
    • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
    • Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
    • Nevada has no State Income Tax
    • No Social Security (FICA) Deduction

    As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

    We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.

    THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Closing Date/Time: 11/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
    • University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

    Today, UMC is more than a hospital; it is a comprehensive academic medical center with a rich history of serving the community. UMC now offers the highest level of care in Nevada, providing a wide range of exclusive and specialized health care services to community members and visitors. UMC is home to Nevada's only Level I Trauma Center, only Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, only Burn Care Center and only Center for Transplantation. Children's Hospital of Nevada at UMC serves as the state's only hospital to be recognized and accepted as an associate member of the Children's Hospital Association.

    Offering highly skilled physicians, nurses and staff members supported by the latest, cutting-edge technology, UMC and Children's Hospital of Nevada at UMC continue to build upon their shared reputation for providing Nevada’s highest level of care.

    EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

    A hospital's success is measured by its employees. At UMC, our employees make us the leading healthcare provider in Southern Nevada. To show our appreciation for all their hard work and dedication, UMC offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to all full and part-time employees.

    Pension Retirement Plan Fully Paid by UMC!
    UMC pays the full contribution (28%) of your base pay each pay period into the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).

    No Social Security Tax Withdrawal
    UMC employees have a higher net take home pay!

    Consolidated Annual Leave (Paid Time Off)
    27 days of paid time off per year! Full- and part-time employees begin accruing CAL time immediately based on the number of hours worked. CAL time is used for vacation, holidays, sick and personal time off.

    Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
    To be used for employee hospitalization, or illness that results in an absence of more than 16 consecutive work hours.

    Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Coverage
    UMC offers two plans for employee and dependent coverage: Clark County Self-Funded or Health Plan of Nevada HMO.

    Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer!

    Basic Life Insurance
    UMC provides basic life insurance for each employee and dependent.

    Tax Deferred Compensation Program
    Provided by MassMutual, UMC employees may make a pre-tax contribution through payroll deduction to this deferred compensation plan.

    Employee Assistance Program
    Counseling services available for employees and their immediate family members at no cost.

    Other benefits for eligible full-time and part-time UMC employees:

    Sign-On Bonus (select positions)
    No State Income Tax 
    Specialty Pay (selected areas)
    Cafeteria Discount
    Military Leave
    Credit Union   (Clark County Credit Union)
    On-Site Bank (US Bank)
    Direct Deposit and Payroll Deductions
    Employee Referral Program (selected positions)
    Free Parking (assigned parking spots available for a fee)
    Wellness Fair
    Recreational Discount Offers
    Free Shuttle Bus

       

     

     

     

     

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