Housekeeper - Environmental Services Technician -Days - ED

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Marietta, GA is seeking a full-time Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper) to maintain clean, safe patient care areas including Operating Rooms and ED.

You will perform routine, terminal, and isolation cleaning, use UV disinfection, handle waste, and support bed management with the Epic system.

The role emphasizes infection prevention, teamwork, and strong customer service in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in environmental services or healthcare settings preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must successfully complete the departmental training program within the first 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, terminal, and isolation room cleaning following established protocols
• Handling, transporting, and disposing of various waste streams, including biohazard, chemotherapy, pharmaceutical, and solid waste
• Operating Ultra Violet (UV) disinfection equipment safely and effectively
• Replacing and managing sharps, biohazard, chemotherapy, and pharmacy waste containers
• Following infection prevention guidelines, proper chemical usage, PPE requirements, and safe lifting practices
• Utilizing the Epic system to support patient flow and bed management
• Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining positive interactions with patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Supporting team projects, departmental initiatives, and performance improvement efforts

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Housekeeper - Environmental Services Technician

Full Time

Days - ED

Great Benefits!!!

This role is responsible for providing comprehensive environmental services support, including routine, terminal, and isolation cleaning in specialized hospital areas such as Operating Rooms, CATH Labs, GI Labs, Labor & Delivery Suites, Pharmacy Compounding Labs, and other critical care environments. The position ensures strict compliance with infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Performing routine, terminal, and isolation room cleaning following established protocols.
• Handling, transporting, and disposing of various waste streams, including biohazard, chemotherapy, pharmaceutical, and solid waste.
• Operating Ultra Violet (UV) disinfection equipment safely and effectively.
• Replacing and managing sharps, biohazard, chemotherapy, and pharmacy waste containers.
• Following infection prevention guidelines, proper chemical usage, PPE requirements, and safe lifting practices.
• Utilizing the Epic system to support patient flow and bed management.
• Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining positive interactions with patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Supporting team projects, departmental initiatives, and performance improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous Environmental Services Or Related Experience Preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must successfully complete the departmental training program within the first 30 days of employment.

Strong Customer Service, Communication, And Teamwork Skills Are Essential.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A dependable, safety-focused professional who thrives in a healthcare environment, follows detailed cleaning and infection control procedures, and demonstrates exceptional customer service while working in highly visible patient care areas.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.