Environmental Services Technician/Housekeeping - Day Shift (7:00am-3:30pm), Full-Time

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking an Environmental Services Technician for a day shift (7:00am-3:30pm) in Chicago, IL. This full-time role cleans patient areas, floors and fixtures, replenishes supplies, and assists with room setup and grounds maintenance as required.

The position requires routine housekeeping tasks, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds. The employer emphasizes safety, compassion, and teamwork in a care-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine cleaning and housekeeping tasks
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions
• Ability to interact with patients, families and staff respectfully
• Capable of lifting up to 60 pounds as needed

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and dusting, vacuuming, carpet shampooing and related duties
• Clean and polish sinks, tubs, mirrors; replenish supplies
• Strip, buff and apply wax to floors regularly
• Empty trash and transport waste; maintain cleanliness of patient areas
• Move furniture/equipment to keep spaces orderly; set up rooms as needed
• Maintain outside grounds in summer and assist with snow removal in winter

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Following instructions

Interpersonal skills

Job description

## Environmental Services Technician/Housekeeping - Day Shift (7:00am-3:30pm), Full-TimeApplylocations: Chicago, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-1065148Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.## ## **Job Description Summary**The EVS Technician will maintain assigned area in a sanitary and orderly condition. Performs a variety of duties including cleaning and dusting furniture, vacuuming floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing trash. The EVS Technician is also responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. May also be assigned to clean snow or debris from Institute grounds and notify management of the need for major repairs. The EVS Technician will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The EVS Technician will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.## ## **Job Description****The EVS Technician will:*** Performs general housekeeping responsibilities such as moping, dusting, vacuuming, carpet shampooing and other related duties.* Cleans and polishes sinks, tubs, mirrors and similar equipment; replenishes supplies of soap, towels, toilet paper and other dispensable items.* Strips, buffs and applies wax to floors in designated areas on a routine basis.* Picks up trash and empties wastebaskets from and transports to designated location outside building; cleans waste receptacles.* Cleans and/or chemically disinfects walls, ceilings, windows, radiators and blinds in patient rooms, hallways and other areas.* Moves and arranges furniture/equipment in an orderly fashion. Sets up required meeting and functional rooms.* Maintains outside grounds during summer months and may operate snow plow tractor for snow removal during winter months.* Removes soiled bed linen from assigned areas; makes beds with fresh linen in prescribed manner at patient discharge.* Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.**Reporting Relationships*** Reports directly to the Operations Manager**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required*** Work requires a fundamental level of knowledge such as the ability to follow oral or written instructions and perform simple arithmetic.* Knowledge of recurrent work routines and procedures, operation of non-complex equipment normally acquired during a week or less orientation on the job.* Will have contact with patients, their families, and other Shirley Ryan AbilityLab staff depending on work area and therefore should have appropriate interpersonal skills.**Working Conditions*** Normal patient care and office environment with exposure to dust, noise, offensive odors and fumes.* Occasional exposure to infectious disease when cleaning patient rooms.* Work requires the ability to move and transport objects weighing up to 60 pounds.* 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts, subject to work weekends and holidaysThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.**Pay and Benefits\\*:****Pay Range:**$17.05 - $22.00## **Benefits:**Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits*\\*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.***Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law - Know Your Rights | View our Full Policy Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.