Housekeeper - Environmental Services Technician - Full Time - Evenings

Wellstar Health System; Hiram (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking an Environmental Services Technician/Housekeeper for the Evening shift in Georgia. The role covers cleaning in operating rooms, labs, labor and delivery suites, and other critical care areas to ensure a safe, sanitary environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include routine, terminal, and isolation cleaning, waste handling, UV disinfection, and adherence to infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in environmental services or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, terminal, and isolation cleaning in hospital areas following protocols.
• Handle, transport, and dispose of waste streams including biohazard and chemotherapy waste.
• Operate cleaning equipment and follow infection prevention guidelines.
• Replace and manage waste containers and sharps as needed.
• Ensure proper chemical usage and PPE adherence.
• Support patient flow and bed management with the Epic system.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, and staff.
• Contribute to team projects and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

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

Evening (United States of America)

Environmental Services Technician

Housekeeper

Full Time

Evenings

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.