Environmental Services Technician (Linen)- Day Shift

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 2,149,000 - 2,794,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Leave and Holidays

Retirement Options (100% matching up 8

Tuition Assistance (75%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental,

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to perform cleaning tasks in a healthcare setting with emphasis on infection prevention, safety and customer service. You will handle soiled linen and medical waste, and ensure confidentiality in sensitive environments.

Base pay is competitive for the Columbia, MO area, with a Monday–Friday shift 6:00am–2:30pm and every other weekend. This is an on-site position with comprehensive employee benefits and opportunities to grow within MU

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning tasks in patient rooms, restrooms, procedure areas, public areas, clinics, and offices according to established protocols.
• Interacts professionally with patients, visitors, staff, and the public, using approved scripting and a service-oriented approach.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Follows all infection control guidelines, including PPE and isolation room procedures.
• Handles soiled linen, regular waste, and medical waste per 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 maintenance or safety issues.
• Follows safety protocols for wet floors, ladders, and cleaning equipment to prevent accidents.
• Maintains equipment in clean, safe condition and ensures the work area passes inspection standards.
• May assist Floor Care Technicians or support team development tasks as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Department: Linen

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

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $15.78 - $22.53 per hour, based on experience
• Union Bid Period: 9/9/26 - 9/16/26

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.

Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• None

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

This 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.