Service Technician Environmental

Kenneth Berry

**** *. ****** ****., *** **** Las Vegas, NV 89115

323-***-**** *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dedicated and experienced Environmental Service Technician with over four years of expertise in maintaining sanitary, safe, and compliant healthcare environments. Skilled in training and mentoring new staf, ensuring they adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, JHACO, and infection control protocols. Adept at floor care, chemical handling, hazardous waste management, and emergency room sanitation. Recognized for strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. Holds a CDL license, Bloodborne Pathogen Training Certification, and COVID-19 safety training. Committed to delivering exceptional environmental services while upholding the highest standards of patient safety and infection control. Core Skills & Competencies

Professional Experience

Environmental Service Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs (VASNHCMC) – Las Vegas, NV 07/2023 – Present

• Train and mentor newly hired Environmental Service Technicians on proper sanitation techniques, hospital protocols, and safety procedures.

• Oversee the sanitation of emergency rooms, patient rooms, procedure rooms, operating rooms, waiting areas, and public spaces, ensuring compliance with infection control guidelines.

• Educate staff on the proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous cleaning chemicals to minimize health risks.

• Implement and enforce OSHA, HIPAA, and JHACO safety regulations, ensuring all employees follow strict hospital sanitation policies.

• Perform deep cleaning, biohazard waste disposal, and sterilization of high-risk areas to prevent cross-contamination and infection spread.

• Coordinate with medical personnel and administration to address urgent sanitation needs in critical areas.

Staff Training & Development

Hospital Infection Control & Safety

Compliance

Chemical Handling & Hazardous Waste

Management

Floor Care (Sweeping, Mopping, Buffing,

Waxing, Stripping)

Emergency Room & Operating Room

Sanitation

Bloodborne Pathogen & Biohazard

Cleaning

OSHA, HIPAA & JHACO Compliance

Inventory Management & Supply

Restocking

Team Leadership & Problem Solving

Attention to Detail & Multitasking

Environmental Service Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs (GLAVAHS) – Los Angeles, CA 06/2021 – 07/2023

• Conducted on-the-job training for new team members, ensuring a clear understanding of hospital cleaning standards, infection prevention, and safety measures.

• Managed daily floor care maintenance, including sweeping, mopping, waxing, and stripping to maintain a pristine hospital environment.

• Sanitized surgical suites, patient care units, waiting rooms, and high- traffic areas, ensuring strict compliance with hospital hygiene protocols.

• Monitored and enforced proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage among team members.

• Assisted in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for environmental services, improving workflow efficiency and effectiveness.

• Ensured proper inventory management, keeping essential cleaning supplies stocked and readily available.

Custodial Technician

Avatara LLC / Department of Veterans Affairs (GLAVAHS) – Los Angeles, CA 10/2020 – 04/2021

• Trained team members on restroom sanitation, waste disposal, and high- touch surface disinfection to improve cleanliness and efficiency.

• Executed comprehensive restroom maintenance, including scrubbing stalls, sanitizing sinks, and replenishing soap and paper supplies.

• Operated industrial vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and disinfecting equipment to enhance hospital cleanliness.

• Conducted routine air vent and HVAC filter cleaning to improve indoor air quality and reduce airborne contaminants.

• Followed strict biohazard and chemical waste disposal procedures, ensuring hospital-wide safety.

Education & Training

• High School Diploma John C. Fremont Senior High School – Los Angeles, CA (1978)

• Associate of Arts in Graphic and Printing Equipment Operation O’Fallon Technical High School – St. Louis, MO (1978)

• Business Administration (AA Degree) Los Angeles Community College Overseas – Clark A.B., P.I.

Certifications & Licenses

OSHA-Trained

Bloodborne Pathogen Training

CDL License

COVID-19 Safety Training

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