Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeping)- Day Shift

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

MU Health Care is seeking an Environmental Services Technician in Columbia, MO to perform cleaning tasks in patient areas, restrooms, and public spaces with emphasis on infection prevention and PPE compliance.

The role requires professional interaction with patients and staff, adherence to HIPAA, and handling of linen and waste in a safe, standards-driven environment. On-site shifts, Monday–Friday with every other weekend, at University Hospital.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional license/certification as determined by the hiring department.

Responsabilidades

• Performs routine cleaning tasks in patient rooms, procedure areas, restrooms, public areas, clinics, and offices according to established protocols.
• Interacts professionally with patients, visitors, staff, and the public, using approved scripting and maintaining a service-oriented approach.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Follows all infection control guidelines, including the use of PPE and isolation room procedures.
• Handles soiled linen, regular waste, and medical waste in accordance with department safety standards.
• Delivers and stocks clean linen, monitors par levels, and enters data using handheld or desktop computers.
• Operates equipment such as vacuums and carts safely and reports any maintenance or safety issues to the supervisor.
• Follows safety protocols when working with wet floors, ladders, and cleaning equipment to prevent accidents.
• Maintains equipment in clean, safe working condition and ensures the work area is compliant with inspection standards.
• May assist Floor Care Technicians or support team development tasks as assigned.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Conocimientos

Infection control

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional license/certification as determined by the hiring department

Descripción del empleo

Location Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65201 Category Facilities Operations Job Id 26003921 Job Type Full-time Day Job

Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm, Every other weekend

Work Arrangement: On-Site

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

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $15.78 - $22.53 per hour, based on experience

Union Bid Period: 10/20/26 - 10/27/26

ABOUT THE JOB

The Environmental Services Technician performs environmental services cleaning tasks in a healthcare setting with a strong emphasis on infection prevention, safety, and customer service. Completes cleaning routines in patient care areas, restrooms, procedure rooms, public areas, and ancillary spaces. Handles soiled linen and medical waste and maintains confidentiality in sensitive environments. Adheres to all infection control protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.

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.

• 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 routine cleaning tasks in patient rooms, procedure areas, restrooms, public areas, clinics, and offices according to established protocols.
• Interacts professionally with patients, visitors, staff, and the public, using approved scripting and maintaining a service-oriented approach.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Follows all infection control guidelines, including the use of PPE and isolation room procedures.
• Handles soiled linen, regular waste, and medical waste in accordance with department safety standards.
• Delivers and stocks clean linen, monitors par levels, and enters data using handheld or desktop computers.
• Operates equipment such as vacuums and carts safely and reports any maintenance or safety issues to the supervisor.
• Follows safety protocols when working with wet floors, ladders, and cleaning equipment to prevent accidents.
• Maintains equipment in clean, safe working condition and ensures the work area is compliant with inspection standards.
• May assist Floor Care Technicians or support team development tasks as assigned.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and
• 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 must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs. or more.

This role may also routinely comes 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.