Hospital Environmental Services Technician

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care is seeking a dedicated housekeeping associate in Milwaukee to maintain patient care areas, exam rooms, and surrounding spaces with attention to infection control and safety. You will clean, restock, and monitor environmental surfaces daily to support a safe, welcoming environment.

The role requires ability to follow instructions, work independently, and communicate effectively with staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and communicate with others.
• 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.
• Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows.
• 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; collects hazardous trash per infection control guidelines.
• Sorts, stocks and delivers linens; prepares soiled linen for transportation.
• Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment; distributes non-medical supplies to specific areas.
• Fills and clear supply dispensers.
• Inventories linens, cleaning supplies and paper supplies and orders additional in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Skills

Follow instructions

Customer service

Independent work

Prioritization

Communication

Tech literacy

Education

No Formal Education.

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Mopping equipment

Buffer

Automatic scrubber

Job description

Aurora Health Care is seeking a dedicated housekeeping associate in Milwaukee to maintain patient care areas, exam rooms, and surrounding spaces with attention to infection control and safety. You will clean, restock, and monitor environmental surfaces daily to support a safe, welcoming environment.

The role requires ability to follow instructions, work independently, and communicate effectively with staff.