Environmental Services Technician
26 days ago
Peoria
Job Description POSITION TITLE: Environmental Services Technician POSITION LOCATION: Peoria Service Center, 507 E Armstrong Ave, Peoria, IL 61603 POSITION STATUS: Non-Exempt/Hourly; Part time (25 hours per week) POSITION SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 12:00pm – 5:00pm Make a difference by helping create spaces where care happens. At Easterseals, the work we do relies on safe, clean, and well-organized environments that support therapy, learning, and care. The Environmental Services Technician plays an important role in maintaining our clinics so that staff, clients, and visitors can focus on what matters most. This position is not client-facing, but it is essential to the daily operations of our programs and the quality of care we provide. About Us Easterseals Central Illinois is a trusted leader in pediatric therapy, supporting children with developmental delays, disabilities, and special needs as they work toward their fullest potential. Our work is made possible by dedicated teams across the organization who ensure our clinics are safe, welcoming, and prepared each day. Are you a dependable, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in maintaining clean and organized environments? Join Easterseals Central Illinois as an Environmental Services Technician and play an important role in supporting the spaces where therapy and care take place. If you’re looking for meaningful, part-time work in a supportive and mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply. See the impact of our work in action. While this role does not involve direct client care, it supports the clinicians, therapists, and teams who do. By maintaining organized, compliant, and welcoming spaces, Environmental Services Technicians help ensure our services can run smoothly and safely. Watch this short video to learn more about the impact Easterseals has in our communities. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of consistency, safety, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate: • Values maintaining clean, organized, and safe environments, • Follows sanitation, safety, and infection control guidelines, • Can manage tasks independently while adapting to daily needs, • Communicates professionally and works well with a team, • Has experience in environmental services, housekeeping, janitorial, or related roles (experience in healthcare or office settings preferred) This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys contributing to a shared mission through dependable, high-quality work. Why Work for Easterseals? Easterseals is a mission-driven organization where every role supports the services we provide to individuals and families. As part of our team, you’ll find: • Purpose-driven, part-time work, • A supportive and respectful workplace, • A role that values reliability, responsibility, and attention to detail, • The opportunity to support clinical teams by helping maintain safe and welcoming environments Your work helps create the foundation that allows our programs and services to succeed. Job Description Position Objective: The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for supporting a clean, organized, and safe environment across all facilities, contributing to the overall well-being and safety of clients, visitors, and staff. Job Functions: • Daily Cleaning and Maintenance:, • Clean and maintain therapy rooms, client kitchen areas, bathrooms, and other assigned spaces, ensuring infection control and safety by organizing equipment and resources., • Bio-hazardous Material Management:, • Collect, transport, and dispose of bio-hazardous materials following safety protocols., • Supply and Inventory Management:, • Stock and organize cleaning supplies, first aid kits, evaluation, and testing materials., • Maintain cleaning schedules and food storage protocol binders., • Assist with supply ordering and pick-up., • Safety and Compliance:, • Identify and report safety hazards to the supervisor., • Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards. Marginal Responsibilities: • Develop visuals and home programs and perform lamination tasks as requested., • Perform deep cleaning and routine maintenance as requested., • Other duties as assigned. Education/Experience Requirements • High School Diploma or equivalent required., • Minimum of one year of environmental services, housekeeping, janitorial, or related experience., • Previous experience in an office or healthcare environment, preferred. Competency Requirements • Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment and adapt to changing routines based on client needs., • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and work independently with minimal supervision., • Ability to adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines., • Ability to maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful demeanor., • Strong communication skills, both oral and written., • Proficient in using personal computers and software (MS Office Suite). Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • Must have visual ability sufficient to read and complete written correspondence, reports, etc., and computer screen information., • Frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, or feel., • Regular standing, walking, sitting, and reaching., • Ability to lift and/or carry up to fifty (50) pounds., • Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English., • Ability to drive to all Easterseals centers and service sites within a 100-mile radius, as needed. Work Environment • Routinely works in office environments with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature., • Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Compensation and Benefits: Expected pay for this position is $15/hour. At Easterseals Central Illinois, we recognize and reward the dedication of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance both professional and personal well-being. As part of our commitment to fostering excellence, we offer the following: • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), • Vacation, Sick, and Personal time, • Paid Holiday break from Christmas Eve through New Years Day, • Event Days: Earn additional PTO hours if you volunteer with us, • 401(K) with employer match, • Professional Development & CEU Allowance, • Easterseals qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program Easterseals Central Illinois is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Easterseals is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please call 309.686.1177.
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