Hospital EVS Specialist: Clean, Safe Patient Spaces

La-Rabida-Children; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago is seeking an Environmental Services (EVS) Specialist to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, families, and staff. The role supports infection control, safety, and comfort across all hospital areas.

Responsibilities include collecting waste (biohazard waste), disinfecting dumpsters, cleaning floors and surfaces, washing windows, buffing floors, and transporting laundry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two to three years’ experience in healthcare environmental services preferred.
• Some knowledge of infection control; safety practices and equipment operation beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collect waste from all areas of the hospital, including bio-hazard waste.
• Disinfect dumpsters and waste areas.
• Dust mop and wet mop floors; buff/scrub/recoat floors.
• Wash windows; clean stainless steel, doors, frames, and elevator grooves.
• Assist with laundry carts to and from floors and laundry room; separate linen and distribute.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago is seeking an Environmental Services (EVS) Specialist to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, families, and staff. The role supports infection control, safety, and comfort across all hospital areas.

Responsibilities include collecting waste (biohazard waste), disinfecting dumpsters, cleaning floors and surfaces, washing windows, buffing floors, and transporting laundry.