Environmental Service Technician

Fitzgibbon Hospital; Marshall (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

FSAs

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, MO is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Housekeeping Technician to join our hospital team. The role focuses on cleaning patient and public areas, maintaining infection control, and supporting a safe healthcare environment.

The position requires a high school diploma (preferred) and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training will cover proper chemical handling, waste separation, and safety protocols within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent - preferred
• Prior experience in environmental services or housekeeping - preferred
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper storage, and disposal methods
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient rooms: disinfecting surfaces, disposing trash, cleaning sinks, counters, showers and toilets, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, restocking supplies, changing bedding, shampooing carpet
• Disinfects public areas: sinks, toilets, walls, floors, handrails; replace blinds; shampoo carpets; buff/wax floors as needed
• Separates regular waste from biohazardous waste and manages clean/dirty linens
• Cleans ancillary areas: vacuuming, restrooms, trash disposal, damp disinfecting

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Ability to lift heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits/Compensation

• Shift Differential Pay (Nights, Weekends and Holidays)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)

• Compensation is based on experience
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Shift Differential Pay (Nights, Weekends and Holidays)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 403(B) Retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)

As a non-profit community hospital, Fitzgibbon Hospital is vital to the health and well-being of the communities it serves in the Marshall, MO and surrounding area. We are looking for a self-driven compassionate Housekeeping Technician to join our Environmental Services team at our Hospital and Clinics. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package

A Housekeeping Technician

• Cleans patient rooms; duties including but are not limited to: disinfecting all surfaces, emptying trash, cleaning of sinks, counter areas, shower and toilet, dusting, mopping and vacuuming, restocking paper products, changing bedding and shampooing the carpet.
• Disinfects all public areas duties including but are not limited to: sinks, toilets, washing walls, damp mop, damp disinfecting all areas, disinfecting handrails, replacement of blinds and shampooing carpets, buffing or waxing of floors in areas where needed.
• Follows proper procedure for separating regular waster versus bio hazardous waste and storage of clean and dirty linens.
• Cleans Ancillary areas duties including but are not limited to: vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, trash disposal, damp disinfecting.

Shift

• Full-Time - 80 hours every two weeks
• 4:30pm - 1:00am

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent - preferred
• Prior experience in environmental services or housekeeping - preferred
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, proper storage, and disposal methods
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed

Physical Demands

The Environmental Service Technician must be able to lift and move heavy objects, stand for extended periods of time, and perform repetitive motions. They must also be able to work in environments with exposure to cleaning chemicals and biohazardous materials.

Work Environment

The Environmental Service Technician will primarily work in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals and clinics. They may also work in other settings, such as long-term care facilities or schools.

About Our Environmental Services Department

The Environmental Services department at Fitzgibbon Hospital prides itself on maintaining the cleanest facility in the area. The mission at Fitzgibbon Hospital is to improve the health of our community. The Environment Services Department plays a vital role in that mission.