Hospital Environmental Services Tech II: Floor & Sanitation

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to perform floor care, cleaning and sanitation tasks across hospital areas. Responsibilities include scrubbing, stripping, polishing floors, and operating various cleaning machines while maintaining a safe, orderly work environment.

The role requires basic English communication, reliable attendance, and ability to lift and move supplies; previous housekeeping experience is preferred in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to operate small electrical equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaners).
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading/comprehension of safety materials).

Responsibilities

• Scrub, strip, polish and refinish floors using appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Operate cleaning equipment including ringers, vacuums, and electric floor machines.
• Clean or sanitize after spills as requested; follow department processes.
• Maintain hard surface floors and carpets per procedures.
• Attend mandatory department meetings and training.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe; dispose of waste properly.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Housekeeping Aide to perform floor care, cleaning and sanitation tasks across hospital areas. Responsibilities include scrubbing, stripping, polishing floors, and operating various cleaning machines while maintaining a safe, orderly work environment.

The role requires basic English communication, reliable attendance, and ability to lift and move supplies; previous housekeeping experience is preferred in a hospital setting.