Hospital Environmental Services Specialist

Advocate Health; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a housekeeping associate to maintain cleanliness across patient care areas, surgical spaces, and public areas. The role involves dusting, mopping, waste disposal, linen handling, and restocking supplies while coordinating with staff to avoid disruption of medical operations.

You will follow infection control guidelines, operate cleaning equipment, and report any hazards.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions.
• 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.
• 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 following infection control guidelines.
• Sorts, stocks and delivers linens; prepares soiled linen for transportation.
• Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and distributes non-medical supplies to specific areas.
• Fills and cleans supply dispensers.
• Inventories linens and cleaning supplies and orders additional in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Independent work

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Prioritization

Safety procedures

Education

No Formal Education

Job description

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking a housekeeping associate to maintain cleanliness across patient care areas, surgical spaces, and public areas. The role involves dusting, mopping, waste disposal, linen handling, and restocking supplies while coordinating with staff to avoid disruption of medical operations.

You will follow infection control guidelines, operate cleaning equipment, and report any hazards.