Environmental Services Colleague, Day Shift

Montgomery College; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking a dedicated housekeeping professional to clean, sanitize, and maintain assigned areas and to set up event spaces. The role involves rounds to collect waste and manage reusable patient care items while ensuring safety with chemical handling and storage procedures.

The position supports a hospital environment with a regular shift from 8:00am to 4:30pm and rotating weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains an assigned area in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition.
• Performs event and conference room set‑ups as needed.
• Picks up soiled/infectious waste and handling reusable patient care equipment.
• Transports and handles hazardous chemicals to the designated storage area.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Current Saint Francis Colleagues - Please click HERE to login and apply.JOB SUMMARYCleans, sanitizes, and maintains an assigned area in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition, including event and conference room set-ups. Duties include making timely rounds to pick up soiled, infectious waste, reusable patient care equipment and instruments. Also responsible for segregating these items to their respective holding areas and for cleaning and reprocessing equipment and other reusable patient care items. Further tasks including proper transporting and handling of hazardous chemicals to the designated storage area.JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTSShift: 8:00am-4:30pm, rotating weekends and holidaysEducation:- High School Diploma or GED- preferredCertification & Licensures:- N/AExperience:- Previous Housekeeping experience preferred but not required.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONWhy Work at Saint Francis?Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.A Mission That MattersAt Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.MissionTo provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.VisionTo be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.Values You Can Feel Every DayIntegrity: Doing what’s right, even when no one is watchingStewardship: Managing resources wisely for the futureFaith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselvesHope: Lifting up those who feel discouragedJoy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heartCompassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyesExcellence: Always striving to be the bestDignity: Respecting human life from beginning to endIf You’re Looking to Make a True Impact…Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.Total RewardsOur most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire dateSaint Francis Medical Services DiscountEarned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibilityRetirement benefits including SFHS immediate matchingEducation Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduationOther benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage AccessTo learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/.Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at [e-mail].