Hospital Environmental Services Technician II

Advocate Health; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Hospital Housekeeper to scrub, strip, polish and refinish floors, and operate cleaning equipment. The role emphasizes safety, patient respect, and hospital cleanliness.

You will assist with waste handling, linen pickups, and discharge room cleans, following hospital processes. Requires High School Diploma/GED, 1–2 years housekeeping experience preferred, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1-2 years experience with prior housekeeping experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills perferred.
• Able to operate small electrical equipment i.e., vacuum cleaners.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Physical requirements include walking, standing, bending, lifting throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Scrub, strips, polishes and refinishes floors using appropriate equipment.
• Operates cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor machines.
• Clean and sanitize garbage/waste containers and dispose waste per hospital policy.
• Assist with discharge room cleans and OR cleaning as needed.
• Relocate furniture and complete terminal cleans as required.
• Maintain safe, tidy work areas and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Advocate Health in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Hospital Housekeeper to scrub, strip, polish and refinish floors, and operate cleaning equipment. The role emphasizes safety, patient respect, and hospital cleanliness.

You will assist with waste handling, linen pickups, and discharge room cleans, following hospital processes. Requires High School Diploma/GED, 1–2 years housekeeping experience preferred, and good English communication.