HOUSEKEEPING; FT, 2nd shift

aah; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

aah in Wisconsin seeks a dedicated environmental services team member. This full-time role involves cleaning patient care areas, surgical spaces, and managing supplies within a 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM shift schedule. The candidate should have basic computer skills and excellent customer service abilities.

While no formal education or prior experience is needed, the position demands a capacity to handle physical tasks and properly follow safety protocols regarding cleaning and waste management.

Qualifications

• Ability to work alone and understand the physical arrangements of facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs and push/pull with 50 lbs of force.
• Must have the ability to wear protective clothing due to exposure to germicidal solutions.

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, and public/private restrooms.
• Gathers and disposes of recyclables, trash, and medical waste.
• Inventories linens, cleaning supplies, and orders additional resources.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Excellent customer service skills

Basic computer skills

Education

No Formal Education

Job description

Department: 11906 AMC Sheboygan County - Environmental Services

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details: Shift Schedule 2:30 to 11:00 PM, Every other weekend and Rotating Holiday

Pay Range: $18.85 - $28.30

Major Responsibilities

• Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells.
• Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows. Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested.
• Dusts and moping floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other areas of the facility.
• Replaces cubicle and window coverings.
• Gathers and disposes recyclables, trash, and medical waste. Collects hazardous trash following established infection control guidelines.
• Sorts, stocks and delivers linens. Gathers and prepares soiled linen for transportation.
• Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment used in the care of patients and distributes non‑medical supplies to specific areas.
• Fills and cleans supply dispensers.
• Inventories linens, cleaning supplies and paper supplies and orders additional in a timely and cost effective manner. Keeps housekeeping closet organized and clean.
• Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• None Required.

Education Required

• No Formal Education.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and communicate with others.
• Ability to work alone and to understand the physical arrangements of the facilities.
• Performs tasks without disrupting operations of the doctors, nurses, patients, public, and other staff.
• Ability to set priorities, be aware of and follow department policies and procedures in all situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to a maximum 5 ft.
• Lift and carry up to 20 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 50 lbs of force.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, reach above shoulders, and crawl to complete tasks.
• Must also be able to push/pull/drag equipment such as hospital beds, and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to be on feet the majority of the time with both walking/standing throughout the shift.
• Must have ability to wear protective clothing as will be exposed to strong germicidal solutions, cleaning chemicals, temperature changes, soiled linen, infectious waste (blood and body fluids). Requires that incumbent be familiar with policies on handling infectious and hazardous waste.
• Must have ability to operate vacuum cleaners, mopping equipment, buffer or burnisher, automatic scrubber, up to six‑foot stepladder, and other cleaning tools.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job, including telephones, zone phones, and pagers.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits and More

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.