Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Hiring for Environmental Services Technician – Housekeeping, Full-Time, Days (7:00am-3:30pm) – 53054-5904 at Chicago, Illinois Full Time

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and
rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex
conditions. By joining our team, you will be part of our life-changing
Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where
diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll
contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that
embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in
something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and
clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes – as we
Advance Human Ability, together.

General Summary

The EVS Technician will maintain assigned area in a sanitary and orderly
condition. Performs a variety of duties including cleaning and dusting
furniture, vacuuming floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass,
and removing trash. The EVS Technician is also responsible for the care
and maintenance of equipment and supplies. May also be assigned to clean
snow or debris from Institute grounds and notify management of the need
for major repairs.

The EVS Technician will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley
Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving
for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and
compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all
others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the
institute.

The EVS Technician will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core
Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability,
Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope,
Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while
fulfilling job duties.

Principal Responsibilities

The EVS Technician:

Performs general housekeeping responsibilities such as moping, dusting,
vacuuming, carpet shampooing and other related duties.

Cleans and polishes sinks, tubs, mirrors and similar equipment;
replenishes supplies of soap, towels, toilet paper and other dispensable
items.

Strips, buffs and applies wax to floors in designated areas on a routine
basis.

Picks up trash and empties wastebaskets from and transports to
designated location outside building; cleans waste receptacles.

Cleans and/or chemically disinfects walls, ceilings, windows, radiators
and blinds in patient rooms, hallways and other areas.

Moves and arranges furniture/equipment in an orderly fashion. Sets up
required meeting and functional rooms.

Maintains outside grounds during summer months and may operate snow plow
tractor for snow removal during winter months.

Removes soiled bed linen from assigned areas; makes beds with fresh
linen in prescribed manner at patient discharge.

Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of
the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Operations Manager

Required Skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Work requires a fundamental level of knowledge such as the ability to
follow oral or written instructions and perform simple arithmetic.

Knowledge of recurrent work routines and procedures, operation of
non-complex equipment normally acquired during a week or less
orientation on the job.

Will have contact with patients, their families, and other RIC staff
depending on work area and therefore should have appropriate
interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

Normal patient care and office environment with exposure to dust, noise,
offensive odors and fumes.

Occasional exposure to infectious disease when cleaning patient rooms.

Work requires the ability t move and transport objects weighing up to
60 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.