Environmental Services Technician II, Days, Swedish Hospital

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Coverage Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Programs

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem is seeking an Environmental Services Technician II at Swedish Hospital in Chicago, IL. This per diem role supports cleaning and sanitation to maintain infection-free environments for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include daily room cleaning, isolation/terminal cleaning, and safe handling of cleaning chemicals. Candidates should have strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills and be able to work on-call and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Prefer high school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics for safe handling.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
• Clear communication to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Willingness to work on call and overtime, including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Daily patient room and ancillary area cleaning per standards.
• Clean isolation/terminal rooms, including negative pressure areas.
• Dispose of soiled linens and garbage; keep cart organized daily.
• Maintain supplies of paper products, soaps, and wipes; restock as needed.
• Label and use cleaning chemicals safely; follow safety specs.
• Report any equipment or facility repairs to supervisor.
• Collaborate with supervisor to ensure service standards are met.

Skills

Body mechanics

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

On-call flexibility

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $17.78 - $24.89 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Environmental Service Tech II
• Location: Swedish Hospital, Chicago IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Per diem, as needed
• Hours: Monday-Friday, rotating weekends, 8am-4:30pm

A Brief Overview:

The Environmental Services Technician II plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and infection-free environment. This position is responsible for performing a wide range of housekeeping and sanitation duties to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are met. The Environmental Services Technician II will work closely with the Environmental Services Supervisor and other team members to support the overall well‑being of our patients and staff.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, performs patient room and ancillary area daily cleaning per departmental and corporate standards. This includes all isolation/terminal cleaning of rooms (including negative pressure/airborne), cleaning of any equipment used in patient room. This is to be done daily in all patient and ancillary areas to ensure customer service quality standards are being achieved and maintained by the Environmental Services Department.

• Performs daily patient room and ancillary area cleaning in assigned areas per departmental and corporate standards, including disposal of soiled linens and garbage. Cleans isolation/terminal rooms, patient discharges, (including negative pressure/airborne) daily as assigned; cleans any equipment, except rental, used in patient rooms and ancillary areas to ensure customer service quality standards are achieved and maintained by the Environmental Services Department. Makes sure housekeeping cart and equipment is clean and orderly on a daily basis.
• Utilizes/mixes cleaning chemicals in a cost effective and safe manner; closely follows all instructions and safety specifications regarding cleaning chemicals; makes sure all bottled chemicals are labeled, on a daily basis.
• Maintains adequate supplies of paper products, hand soap, seat covers, sanitary napkins, sharps containers etc. in assigned areas on a daily basis. Removes and replaces all full sharps. May be authorized to access secured medication storage locations to perform job related functions.
• Provides a positive customer service minded environment by stressing, through example, teamwork, personal enthusiasm, pride in work, and a positive efficient work attitude. Communicates daily with manager assigned to area to ensure information is exchanged, any concerns are resolved and customer service standards are achieved and maintained.
• Observes and reports any equipment, furniture, fixtures, carpet, curtains, and walls in need of repair, on a daily basis.
• Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

What you will need:

• Prefer high school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with the correct use of body mechanics.
• The ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
• The communications skills necessary to understand written and verbal instructions.
• The organizational skills necessary to coordinate, prioritize and accomplish multiple work assignments.
• The ability to work on call and overtime when necessary, including all holidays.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities