Evening Healthcare Environmental Services Tech – Throughput

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discounts

Job summary

MU Health Care is hiring an Environmental Services Technician, Throughput in our Housekeeping department. This on-site role focuses on discharge room cleaning to support patient throughput, infection prevention, and timely bed availability.

You will use proper cleaning procedures and communicate professionally with staff to maintain safety and patient comfort. Shift is Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–10:30pm with every other weekend.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience in environmental services, housekeeping, or a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning and disinfection of discharge rooms and adjacent areas.
• Prioritizes room turnover requests with nursing, bed management and leadership.
• Uses assigned tools and products correctly and efficiently to meet hospital cleaning and infection control standards.
• Follows all infection control protocols, including PPE and isolation procedures.
• Operates housekeeping equipment, including vacuums, carts, and floor scrubbers, safely and effectively.
• Removes soiled linens and remakes beds according to department protocols.
• Handles soiled linen, regular waste, and medical waste following established safety guidelines.
• Maintains equipment and carts in clean, stocked, and ready condition throughout the shift.
• Communicates professionally with patients, staff, and visitors, using appropriate scripting and customer service etiquette.
• May be assigned to train or mentor environmental services technician staff under the direction of leadership.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Skills

Customer service

Infection prevention

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MU Health Care is hiring an Environmental Services Technician, Throughput in our Housekeeping department. This on-site role focuses on discharge room cleaning to support patient throughput, infection prevention, and timely bed availability.

You will use proper cleaning procedures and communicate professionally with staff to maintain safety and patient comfort. Shift is Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–10:30pm with every other weekend.