Hospital Environmental Services Technician – 1st Shift

UMC Health System; Mission (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)

Discounted Pharmacy Cost

Cash Retention Bonus

Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match

PTO & Extended Illness

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Job summary

UMC Health System is seeking an Environmental Services Technician for 1st shift (7am-3:30pm) to provide housekeeping in patient rooms and public areas, supporting infection control and preventing transmission of pathogens.

Duties include cleaning isolated rooms (TB, C-Diff, COVID-19), disposing of waste, exchanging linen, and maintaining clean utility spaces. High school diploma or GED preferred; hospital housekeeping experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of proper handling and disposing of medical infectious waste and soiled linen.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide housekeeping services in patient rooms and public areas, including bathrooms and corridors.
• Clean and disinfect isolation rooms (TB, C-Diff, COVID-19) and dispose of waste.
• Exchange full sharp boxes for empty ones; deliver linen and maintain orderly utility areas.

Skills

Infectious waste handling

Communication

Cleaning & disinfection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UMC Health System is seeking an Environmental Services Technician for 1st shift (7am-3:30pm) to provide housekeeping in patient rooms and public areas, supporting infection control and preventing transmission of pathogens.

Duties include cleaning isolated rooms (TB, C-Diff, COVID-19), disposing of waste, exchanging linen, and maintaining clean utility spaces. High school diploma or GED preferred; hospital housekeeping experience preferred.