Hospital Custodial & Facilities Technician

MercyOne Medical Group; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is seeking a full‑time Utility Custodian to perform maintenance of department equipment, and to serve as a housekeeper when needed. You will disinfect treatment areas, handle waste and supplies, and assist with project work and patient readiness.

The role requires basic life support certification and adherence to safety policies, with opportunities to train others and support hospital operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two years custodial experience preferred.
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire.
• Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse within 6 months of hire and renews every 5 years.
• Completes ACLS within 6 months of hire and maintains status.
• Completes PALS within 6 months of hire and maintains status.
• Completes NRP within 6 months of hire and maintains status.
• Completes MANDT Training within 6 months of hire and maintains status.
• Completes TNCC within 6 months of hire and maintains status.

Responsibilities

• Disinfect patient treatment, invasive care areas, staff and visitor areas to maximize infection prevention.
• Perform collection, storage, and disposal of general medical, biohazard, pharmaceutical, chemotherapy, sharps, and soiled linen products.
• Clean remodeled or newly constructed areas and ensure they are ready for occupancy.
• Prepare patient rooms, exam rooms and patient support areas for new patients.
• Interact with patients and visitors to provide directions and hospital information.
• Operate custodial equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Support internal requests for moving office furniture and equipment as needed.

Skills

Train others

Record keeping

Organizational skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school education or equivalent preferred

Tools

Computer

Outlook

Custodial equipment

Work order system

KRONOS system

Floor equipment

Job description

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is seeking a full‑time Utility Custodian to perform maintenance of department equipment, and to serve as a housekeeper when needed. You will disinfect treatment areas, handle waste and supplies, and assist with project work and patient readiness.

The role requires basic life support certification and adherence to safety policies, with opportunities to train others and support hospital operations in a fast-paced environment.