Environmental Services Technician/Housekeeper (EVS Tech)

beloithealthsystem; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking an Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper) to join the team. The role covers cleaning patient rooms, procedure areas, and public spaces to support infection prevention and patient safety, with varied shifts and per diem hours.

Responsibilities include disinfection, waste disposal, restocking supplies, and adherence to PPE and hand hygiene protocols in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Performs daily cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing of patient rooms, procedure areas, restrooms, offices, and public areas.
• Uses hospital-approved cleaning agents and equipment following SDS guidelines.
• Safely handles, disposes of general waste, regulated medical waste, and sharps containers.
• Cleans flooring including vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet mopping, and spot cleaning carpets and upholstery.
• Dusts, wipes, and disinfects high-touch surfaces (e.g., bed rails, door handles, light switches).
• Restocks supplies such as paper towels, soap, sanitizer, and toilet tissue as needed.
• Adheres to proper hand hygiene and PPE protocols.
• Performs terminal cleaning in discharge and isolation rooms per infection prevention protocols.
• Cleans glass, windows, and mirrors with streak-free finish.
• Operates EVS equipment such as vacuums, scrubbers, and chemical dispensing systems safely.
• Documents cleaning tasks and follows departmental procedures for quality assurance.
• Follows isolation precautions and environmental guidelines for various precautions.
• Reports facility issues (e.g., broken fixtures, spills, safety hazards) promptly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean healthcare environment that supports infection prevention and patient safety.
• Clean patient rooms, procedure areas, restrooms, offices, and public spaces per standards.
• Operate EVS equipment safely and maintain cleaning supplies.
• Document tasks and report facility issues promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Follow instructions

Patient satisfaction focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Scrubbers

Chemical dispensing systems

PPE protocols

Job description

Beloit Health System is looking to add an EVS Technician / Housekeeperto our Team!

• Shift: Various shifts available
• Schedule: Varied
• Hours per week: Varied - Per Diem
• Benefits Status: Not Eligible
• Department: Environmental Services

The Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper) is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitized healthcare environment that supports infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. This role plays a key part in upholding the hospital's commitment to excellence in patient care and satisfaction by adhering to high standards of cleanliness in patient care areas, public spaces, and administrative offices.

• Performs daily cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing of patient rooms, procedure areas, restrooms, offices, and public areas in accordance with hospital infection prevention and environmental standards.
• Utilizes hospital-approved cleaning agents and equipment, following manufacturer's instructions and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines.
• Safely handles, removes, and disposes of general waste, regulated medical waste, and sharps containers.
• Cleans and maintains flooring including vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet mopping, and spot cleaning carpets and upholstery.
• Dusts, wipes, and disinfects all horizontal and vertical surfaces, including high-touch areas (e.g., bed rails, door handles, light switches).
• Restocks supplies such as paper towels, soap, sanitizer, and toilet tissue as needed.
• Always adheres to proper hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols.
• Performs terminal cleaning in discharge and isolation rooms, ensuring compliance with infection prevention protocols.
• Cleans glass, windows, and mirrors, maintaining a streak-free finish.
• Operates EVS equipment such as vacuums, scrubbers, and chemical dispensing systems safely and effectively.
• Documents cleaning tasks and follows departmental procedures for quality assurance.
• Follows isolation precautions and environmental guidelines for contact, droplet, airborne, and enhanced precautions as directed. .
• Reports facility issues (e.g., broken fixtures, spills, safety hazards) to appropriate departments promptly.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior healthcare housekeeping or custodial experience preferred.
• Must complete Environmental Services onboarding and competency checklist. .
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Professional and courteous demeanor with a focus on patient satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced healthcare environment