Environmental Services Technician PRN
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Big Bend Hospice
Tallahassee, FL, US
Summary
The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment across administrative offices and the Hospice Inpatient Unit. Duties include disinfecting patient rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing waste, and ensuring facility supplies are replenished.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Tallahassee, FL 32308Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Facilities🌿 Environmental Services Technician – Weekend Position
Make a Difference in a Place That Makes a Difference.
Big Bend Hospice is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Environmental Services Technician (Custodian) to join our team on a weekend schedule.
In hospice, every detail matters. A clean, safe, comfortable environment helps create a welcoming space for our staff, volunteers, patients, and families. If you take pride in your work and enjoy knowing that what you do matters to others, we'd love to meet you.
🕘 Your Schedule
Weekend Position | 2–4 weekends per month
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a consistent weekend schedule and meaningful work.
What You'll Do
You'll play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment throughout Big Bend Hospice, including our administrative facilities and Hospice Inpatient Unit (IPU).
Your responsibilities will include:
Cleaning and disinfecting Hospice Inpatient Unit patient rooms, including cleaning high-touch surfaces and ensuring rooms are clean, comfortable, and ready for patients and families
Cleaning and sanitizing IPU common areas, including hallways, waiting areas, family spaces, kitchens/break rooms, restrooms, and other shared areas
Cleaning and maintaining administrative offices, common areas, and other facility spaces
Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors throughout assigned areas
Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, including sinks, toilets, mirrors, and fixtures
Dusting and cleaning furniture, surfaces, windows, glass, and mirrors
Maintaining kitchen and break room areas
Emptying trash and handling waste appropriately
Replenishing restroom, housekeeping, and cleaning supplies
Following established infection control, cleaning, sanitation, and safety procedures, particularly within the Hospice Inpatient Unit
Properly using cleaning products, equipment, and PPE
Performing periodic deep-cleaning tasks as assigned
Assisting with meeting room and event setup and cleanup
Responding promptly to spills, accidents, and other urgent cleaning needs
Reporting maintenance concerns, damaged equipment, leaks, or safety hazards to the supervisor
Maintaining cleaning equipment and supplies in an organized and safe manner
Working respectfully and professionally around patients, families, visitors, volunteers, and healthcare team members
QualificationsWhat We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
Reliable. You show up, follow through, and take pride in doing your job well.
Detail-oriented. You notice the little things that make a space feel clean, comfortable, and cared for.
Self-motivated. You're comfortable working independently and managing your responsibilities without constant supervision.
Professional and compassionate. You understand that working in a hospice environment requires respect, discretion, kindness, and sensitivity.
Safety-minded. You understand the importance of using cleaning products, equipment, and PPE properly.
What You'll Need
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous custodial, housekeeping, or janitorial experience is helpful, but not required
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Basic understanding of workplace safety and infection control practices
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods
Ability to use basic technology, including email and an electronic timekeeping app
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Why This Work Matters
At Big Bend Hospice, environmental services isn't simply about cleaning.
It's about creating a safe, peaceful, welcoming environment for people during some of life's most important moments.
Your work allows our staff to focus on caring for patients and families while you take pride in ensuring the environment around them is clean, comfortable, and cared for.Â
Final candidates will be required to pass a Level II Background Screening (fingerprinting required), pre-employment drug screen and have positive past employment references.Â
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're dependable, take pride in your work, and want your job to have a meaningful purpose, we invite you to apply for our Weekend Environmental Services Technician position.
Come be part of a team where what you do truly matters.
Big Bend Hospice: Community Experts in End-of-Life Care
Founded in 1983 as the first non-profit hospice in Tallahassee, we remain grounded in our Big Bend region, serving families across Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties. We take pride in offering personalized care and exceptional support, ensuring your loved one receives the dignity and respect they deserve.
Our Expertise, Your Peace of Mind
CHAP-accredited: Demonstrating our commitment to the highest quality standards.
Dedicated Team
Skilled nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, music therapists, and volunteers working together to address your loved one’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Holistic Care
Pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, bereavement services, and volunteer companionship – creating a comfortable and dignified experience.
Care Wherever You Call Home
Home Care: Receive comfort and compassion in the familiar surroundings of your own home.
Assisted Living & Nursing Homes: We seamlessly integrate our care into existing plans.
Inpatient Units: Margaret Z. Dozier House and First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care offer specialized care in home-like settings.
More Than Just Care, A Community Commitment
Big Bend Hospice goes beyond direct care, actively collaborating to improve end-of-life care across the Big Bend region. We engage in educational initiatives, advocate for patient rights, and work to ensure everyone has access to the resources they need.
Founded
1983
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tallahassee, FL
Big Bend Hospice: Community Experts in End-of-Life Care
Founded in 1983 as the first non-profit hospice in Tallahassee, we remain grounded in our Big Bend region, serving families across Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties. We take pride in offering personalized care and exceptional support, ensuring your loved one receives the dignity and respect they deserve.
Our Expertise, Your Peace of Mind
CHAP-accredited: Demonstrating our commitment to the highest quality standards.
Dedicated Team
Skilled nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, music therapists, and volunteers working together to address your loved one’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Holistic Care
Pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, bereavement services, and volunteer companionship – creating a comfortable and dignified experience.
Care Wherever You Call Home
Home Care: Receive comfort and compassion in the familiar surroundings of your own home.
Assisted Living & Nursing Homes: We seamlessly integrate our care into existing plans.
Inpatient Units: Margaret Z. Dozier House and First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care offer specialized care in home-like settings.
More Than Just Care, A Community Commitment
Big Bend Hospice goes beyond direct care, actively collaborating to improve end-of-life care across the Big Bend region. We engage in educational initiatives, advocate for patient rights, and work to ensure everyone has access to the resources they need.
Founded
1983
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tallahassee, FL