Environmental Services Worker

Nemaha County Hospital; Auburn (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nemaha County Hospital seeks a dependable Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role supports infection prevention and safety standards throughout the facility.

The ideal candidate has prior housekeeping or environmental services experience in healthcare, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental,

Qualifications

• Healthcare environment experience preferred, though not required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift during shift.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas per infection control guidelines.
• Handle and dispose of waste, including regulated medical waste.
• Replenish supplies such as paper products and soap; respond to cleaning requests promptly.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times.

Job description

Nemaha County Hospital seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Environmental Services Technician to join our hospital team. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff while supporting infection prevention and safety standards.

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas in accordance with hospital and infection control guidelines. Duties include proper handling and disposal of waste, including regulated medical waste, replenishing supplies such as paper products and soap, and responding to cleaning requests in a timely and professional manner. The role requires following all safety, sanitation, and cleaning procedures, maintaining patient confidentiality, and demonstrating professionalism at all times.

The ideal candidate will have prior housekeeping or environmental services experience, preferably in a healthcare setting, though this is not required. Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and commit to reliable attendance and punctuality. The position requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.

This is a full-time position offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, along with paid time off.

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