Patient-Centric Hospital Environmental Service Tech

Nicklaus Children's; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System seeks a dedicated housekeeping staff member to clean and maintain patient areas, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. You will perform routine cleaning, restock supplies, dispose waste, and respond to safety hazards with urgency and care.

Teamwork, reliability and adherence to infection control standards are essential, with opportunities for deep cleaning procedures and specialty cleaning as needed to support

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Prior customer service experience preferred.
• Able to comprehend verbal and written instructions in English.
• Able to communicate to request supplies and write identifying information.
• Housekeeping and/or maintenance experience preferred.
• Floor care experience preferred.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and co-workers.
• Ability to follow simple instructions to accomplish repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Cleans/maintains assigned work area by gathering materials, refilling carts, removing trash, disposing red bags, disinfecting bathrooms (including shower, sink, and toilet) and dusting.
• Cleans/disinfects emergency spills and debris immediately.
• Ensures equipment is in good working order.
• Removes and properly disposes of trash and soiled linen.
• Replenishes supplies and linen.
• Reports safety hazards and defects immediately.
• Provides excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, and internal customers.
• Greets patients and families in a courteous manner when entering room.
• Performs special cleaning procedures such as terminal cleanings when needed (deep cleaning using bleach, wipe walls, clean underneath bed, high dust, change curtains).
• Responds to verbal speech, alarm signals, radio, and telephone communications within appropriate time frame as specified by leader.

Skills

High school or equivalent

Customer service

Follow instructions

Communication in English

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Cleanliness and organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System seeks a dedicated housekeeping staff member to clean and maintain patient areas, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors and staff. You will perform routine cleaning, restock supplies, dispose waste, and respond to safety hazards with urgency and care.

Teamwork, reliability and adherence to infection control standards are essential, with opportunities for deep cleaning procedures and specialty cleaning as needed to support