Hospital Environmental Services Technician

Aurora Health Care; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to clean patient care areas and surrounding spaces. The role requires attention to detail, ability to work independently, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, sanitary facility for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning a wide range of areas, stocking supplies, handling linens, and reporting maintenance issues. Flexibility and strong customer service are essential in this on-site position.

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. Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested.
• 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 following established infection control guidelines.
• Sorts, stocks and delivers linens. Gathers and prepares soiled linen for transportation.
• Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment used in the care of patients and distributes non-medical supplies to specific areas.
• Fills and cleans supply dispensers.
• Inventories linens, cleaning supplies and paper supplies and orders additional in a timely and cost effective manner. Keeps housekeeping closet organized and clean.
• Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Skills

Follow instructions

Independent work

Non-disruptive work

Prioritization

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

No Formal Education

Job description

Aurora Health Care is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to clean patient care areas and surrounding spaces. The role requires attention to detail, ability to work independently, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, sanitary facility for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning a wide range of areas, stocking supplies, handling linens, and reporting maintenance issues. Flexibility and strong customer service are essential in this on-site position.