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Augusta University Looking for Environmental Services Tec (GWVNH) Full Time
Environmental Services Tec (GWVNH)
Job ID: 259121
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full
Time
Regular/Temporary:
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia’s 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 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s
cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to
Georgia’s 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.
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 Augusta’s 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 in this position is responsible for
cleaning and sanitizing assigned patient care, administrative, rehabilitative and visitor areas in a long term care facility.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to: Janitorial Duties – Perform a variety of
cleaning tasks within an assigned work area to include dust and wet mop floors, clean and disinfect restrooms and showers daily with
germicidal solution. Remove spots and spillage from patient floors and corridors. Clean chairs, bedside cabinets, bed trays and other
exposed areas. Spot clean and sanitize walls, doors and door hinges, sills, and knobs. Terminal clean units upon patient discharge, cleaning
closets and bedside cabinets. Participate in special cleaning projects as directed by supervisor. Chemical/Biohazardous Duties
– Collect and transport biohazardous waste to designated area. Other Duties – Perform all other related duties/tasks 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
SKILLSVerbal skills as they relate to effective
communication with employees, residents, staff, visitors and other customers they will encounter during the course of a workday and the
ability to interact positively with the elderly. ABILITIES
Ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to perform to
established standards
Ability to follow oral instructions and written proceduresAbility to interact positively with the elderly
population
Ability to prioritize work to provide a clean environment and promote patient, staff and visitor safety
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Day: Monday-FridayPay Grade 2:Salary: $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. 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. In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected
candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University’s Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates
selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran’s Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term
Care 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.
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! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/Select University Faculty & Staff > External
Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the universitySelect University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current
university employee If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
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