Environmental Services Representative 2 (Housekeeping)- Afternoon Shift

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid leave and PTO

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discounts on cell plans, cars, gyms

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking an Environmental Services Technician, Throughput in Columbia, MO. The role focuses on discharge room cleaning to ensure bed availability and supports patient throughput, with a strong emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and confidentiality.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of related experience in environmental services or housekeeping, with on-site work and a Monday–Friday shift, including every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and strong communication.
• Proficiency in infection control and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient discharge rooms and surrounding areas for timely readiness.
• Prioritize room turnover requests with nursing and leadership.
• Use cleaning tools and products correctly to meet infection control standards.
• Follow PPE and isolation procedures in patient care areas.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and maintain carts and supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Infection control

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: Monday - Friday, 12:00pm - 8:30pm, Every other weekend

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Department: Housekeeping

Facility: University Hospital - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation:

• * Base Pay Range: $16.56 - $23.64 per hour, based on experience

Union Bid Period: 9/16/26 - 9/23/26

ABOUT THE JOB

The Environmental Services Technician, Throughput performs intermediate environmental services tasks in a healthcare setting with a high priority on customer service, infection prevention, and patient throughput. Focuses on discharge room cleaning to ensure timely bed availability and supports operational flow. Demonstrates proficiency in advanced healthcare cleaning procedures and maintains high standards of safety, cleanliness, and confidentiality.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• * Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• * Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• * Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• * Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• * Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• * See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• * Performs cleaning and disinfection of patient discharge rooms and surrounding areas, ensuring timely readiness for incoming admissions.
• * Prioritizes and responds to room turnover requests in collaboration with nursing, bed management, and environmental services leadership.
• * Uses assigned tools and products correctly and efficiently to meet hospital cleaning and infection control standards.
• * Follows all infection control protocols, including PPE and isolation procedures, when working in patient care and procedural environments.
• * Operates housekeeping equipment, including vacuums, carts, and floor scrubbers, safely and effectively.
• * Removes soiled linens and re-makes beds according to department protocols.
• * Handles soiled linen, regular waste, and medical waste following established safety guidelines.
• * Maintains equipment and carts in clean, stocked, and ready condition throughout the shift.
• * Communicates professionally with patients, staff, and visitors, using appropriate scripting and customer service etiquette.
• * May be assigned to train or mentor environmental services technician staff under the direction of leadership.
• * May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• * High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.
• * One (1) year of related experience in environmental services, housekeeping, or a similar role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• * Experience in a healthcare setting with knowledge of bed turnover or throughput processes.
• * Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.

This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.