Environmental Services Technician (EVS) Job Fair

silvercross; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Other voluntary benefit plans

PTO and Sick time

401(k) plan with a match

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois invites you to explore an Environmental Services Technician role on our patient-centered team. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the hospital, contributing directly to infection prevention and patient comfort.

We value detail-oriented individuals with strong customer service and teamwork skills. Shifts include day and evening options, and full- or part-time opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous housekeeping, environmental services, or healthcare cleaning experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job throughout the scheduled shift.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, restrooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas.
• Perform routine and discharge cleaning of patient rooms.
• Follow infection prevention, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Properly handle and dispose of trash, linens, and regulated waste.
• Restock supplies in assigned areas as needed.
• Safely operate environmental services equipment.
• Report maintenance, safety, or cleanliness concerns promptly.
• Deliver courteous and professional service to patients, visitors, and team members.
• Partner with colleagues across the hospital to support an exceptional patient experience.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We're known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve...and for each other. Come join us! It's the way you want to be treated.

Join the Team That Helps Create a Safe and Healing Environment at Silver Cross Hospital

Are you looking for a meaningful career where your work truly makes a difference every day? Join us at the Silver Cross Hospital Environmental Services Technician (EVS) Job Fair and discover how you can become part of an award-winning healthcare team dedicated to excellence.

Tuesday, October 27th

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Silver Cross Hospital

1900 Silver Cross Boulevard

New Lenox, Illinois

Why Silver Cross?

Silver Cross Hospital is recognized for its culture of excellence and commitment to providing exceptional experiences for our patients, families, community, and team members. Our Environmental Services team plays a critical role in supporting patient care by ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the hospital.

Come join a team where your contributions matter and where you'll be treated with the same respect and care we provide to our patients.

Position Summary

As an Environmental Services Technician (EVS), you will help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and infection prevention throughout the hospital. Through your work, you will contribute directly to patient safety, healing, and overall satisfaction.

What You'll Do

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, restrooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas
• Perform routine and discharge cleaning of patient rooms
• Follow infection prevention, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Properly handle and dispose of trash, linens, and regulated waste
• Restock supplies in assigned areas as needed
• Safely operate environmental services equipment
• Report maintenance, safety, or cleanliness concerns promptly
• Deliver courteous and professional service to patients, visitors, and team members
• Partner with colleagues across the hospital to support an exceptional patient experience

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous housekeeping, environmental services, or healthcare cleaning experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job throughout the scheduled shift
• Full-Time Opportunities Available

Work Shift Details

• Monday-Friday with every other weekend rotation
• 1st Shift 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• 2nd Shift 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
• 3rd Shift 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Make a Difference Every Day

At Silver Cross Hospital, every role contributes to our mission of delivering exceptional care. Join our Environmental Services team and help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and fellow team members.

Department: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.

Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Other voluntary benefit plans
• PTO and Sick time
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The expected pay for this position is listed below:

$16.00 - $18.55

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.