Housekeeping - FT, Days

Mercy; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement match

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, infection-control compliant environment across the healthcare facility. This full-time role covers 40 hours per week during day shifts and requires no formal education, though a High School diploma is preferred.

The position emphasizes sanitation tasks, regulatory compliance, and supporting patient well-being in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education: None.
• Experience: None.
• Preferred qualifications include High School diploma or equivalent and prior hospital environmental service experience.
• Prior work experience following written and verbal instructions and performing manual tasks.
• Experience working with the public; customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks to maintain infection control standards.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and promote a hygienic environment across the healthcare facility.
• Assist with duties as assigned to support patient healing and well-being.

Skills

Customer service

Manual tasks

Written and verbal instructions

Public interaction

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and sanitation tasks throughout the healthcare facility to ensure compliance with infection control standards and regulatory requirements. This position plays a critical role in promoting a healthy and hygienic environment conducive to patient healing and well-being.

Position Details:

Location
Mercy Hospital Southeast
1701 Lacey Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Hours/Schedule
Full-Time (40-hrs per week), Days

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: None.
Experience: None.

Preferred Qualifications:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Prior Hospital Environmental service experience. Prior work experience following written and verbal instructions. Previous experience with performing manual tasks. Prior experience working with the public; customer service.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.

• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.