Environmental Services Specialist

Beloit Health System; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

EmergencyMD in Beloit, Wisconsin is looking for an Environmental Services Specialist to maintain cleanliness across the hospital. Responsibilities include operating floor care equipment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and supporting waste transport. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, and 1-2 years of relevant experience. This position may include various shifts and irregular hours. The role is critical to infection prevention and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in floor care or healthcare housekeeping.
• Completion of in-service training and floor care competency checklist.
• Understanding of floor care chemicals and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain floors through various cleaning methods.
• Operate floor care equipment safely.
• Follow safety and infection prevention protocols.

Skills

Floor care experience

Infection control knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Floor care equipment

Job description

Beloit Health System is looking to add EVS Specialists to our Team!

• Shift: Various Shifts Available
• Schedule:
  • 1st - 7a-3:30p
  • 2nd – 2:30 p-11p
  • 3rd - 11p - 7:30a
• Hours per week: Varied – Per Diem
• Benefits Status: Not Eligible
• Department: Environmental Services

The Environmental Services Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the hospital. This role is primarily responsible for the care, cleaning, and maintenance of hard and soft flooring, walls, windows, ceilings, and specialized equipment. The technician also supports waste transport, textile handling, and event set‑ups to ensure regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and patient satisfaction.

• Maintains floors by sweeping, wet/dry mopping, burnishing, stripping, refinishing, scrubbing, and extracting carpet.
• Operates floor care equipment (e.g. burnishers, auto scrubbers, extractors) safely and in compliance with hospital standards.
• Follows all safety and infection prevention protocols including correct dilution and use of cleaning and disinfectant solutions per Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Cleans windows, walls, ceilings, light fixtures, vents, and other high/low surfaces.
• Changes and installs cubicle curtains and drapes as scheduled or upon request.
• Transports soiled linens and textiles to the loading dock for pickup; returns empty carts to designated locations.
• Removes general and regulated waste from designated areas and transports to compactors.Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains waste transport carts and collection bins.
• Collects recyclables and disposes of them in proper containers.
• Performs set‑up and breakdown of rooms for meetings and hospital events.
• Responds to emergency spills and floor care needs promptly and efficiently.
• Supports terminal cleaning processes in collaboration with the EVS team as needed.
• Assists with product evaluations and recommendations for floor care equipment and supplies.
• Participates in EVS staff meetings, annual competencies, and mandatory training.
• Provides backup support for general housekeeping duties as directed.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in floor care or healthcare housekeeping.
• Completion of in‑service training and floor care competency checklist.
• Understanding of floor care chemicals, safety protocols, and infection control.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain powered cleaning equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks and manage time.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal communication.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and hospital policies/procedures.
• May work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Behavior and Attitude

The mission of Beloit Memorial Hospital requires the employee to perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services at an economic value and at the highest level of patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.