Evenings EVS Tech II — Healthcare Environmental Services

Northwestern Medicine group; DeKalb Township (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine’s Environmental Services team in DeKalb, IL is seeking an EVS Tech II to maintain patient rooms, public areas, and treatment spaces. The role requires evening shifts (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) with weekend and holiday availability, following safety and cleaning protocols, and maintaining equipment and supplies with confidentiality.

Responsibilities include daily cleaning, waste removal, linen changes, and ensuring a safe, efficient workspace.

Qualifications

• Must exhibit the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff.
• Must be able to use the proper tracking and communication tools utilized by department.
• Must be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains patient rooms, offices, public areas, treatment rooms, and other assigned areas daily, including collecting and removing trash, changing bed linens, and sanitizing all surfaces.
• Follows policies and procedures on patient isolation and contact precautions as necessary.
• Stocks paper items and other supplies in assigned areas as necessary or designated.
• Maintains cart and equipment in clean, working condition and stores in appropriate storage area.
• Promotes safety in the workplace. Uses wet floor signs, PPE, not leaving housekeeping cart or supplies unattended.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment needing repairs and reports safety hazards to manager.
• Communicates to supervisor any issues and proactively handles deficiencies.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with hospital personnel while assuring patient confidentiality.

Skills

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Tracking tools

Independent work

Job description

Northwestern Medicine’s Environmental Services team in DeKalb, IL is seeking an EVS Tech II to maintain patient rooms, public areas, and treatment spaces. The role requires evening shifts (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) with weekend and holiday availability, following safety and cleaning protocols, and maintaining equipment and supplies with confidentiality.

Responsibilities include daily cleaning, waste removal, linen changes, and ensuring a safe, efficient workspace.