Evening Environmental Services Aide – Hospital

Hugh Chatham Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a part-time Environmental Services worker to maintain patient areas and common spaces. This role offers a 2nd shift (1500-2330) with rotating weekends/holidays and benefit eligibility.

Training focuses on safety and infection control, with strong emphasis on customer service and teamwork in a hospital setting. No formal education or prior experience required; on-site duties include cleaning, waste management, linen handling, and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and communicate with others.
• Ability to work alone and to understand the physical arrangements of the facilities.
• Performs tasks without disrupting operations of the doctors, nurses, patients, public, and other staff.
• Ability to set priorities, be aware of and follow department policies and procedures in all situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells.
• Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows. Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested.
• Dusts and damp mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other areas of the facility.
• Replaces cubicle and window coverings.
• Gathers and disposes recyclables, trash, and medical waste. Collects hazardous trash following established infection control guidelines.
• Sorts, stocks and delivers linens. Gathers and prepares soiled linen for transportation.
• Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment used in the care of patients and distributes non‑medical supplies to specific areas.
• Fills and cleans supply dispensers.
• Inventories linens, cleaning supplies and paper supplies and orders additional in a timely and cost effective manner. Keeps housekeeping closet organized and clean.
• Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Skills

Instructions

Work independently

Facility layout understanding

Policies & procedures

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

No Formal Education

Job description

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a part-time Environmental Services worker to maintain patient areas and common spaces. This role offers a 2nd shift (1500-2330) with rotating weekends/holidays and benefit eligibility.

Training focuses on safety and infection control, with strong emphasis on customer service and teamwork in a hospital setting. No formal education or prior experience required; on-site duties include cleaning, waste management, linen handling, and equipment operation.