Housekeeping/Technician - PM's - Environmental Services - Full-time
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Door County Medical Center Housekeeping/Technician - PM's - Environmental Services - Full-time
Description
Position Summary
The Housekeeper/Environmental Services Technician helps provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role supports infection prevention practices through cleaning, sanitation, waste removal, linen distribution, and supply management.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean and disinfect patient rooms, surgical areas, offices, restrooms, lobbies, elevators, stairwells, and other facility spaces.
- Maintain floors, surfaces, furniture, fixtures, windows, and equipment according to department standards.
- Collect and dispose of trash, recyclables, medical waste, and soiled linens following safety and infection control guidelines.
- Prepare patient rooms and designated equipment for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Refill supply dispensers and maintain housekeeping inventories and storage areas.
- Respond to spills and report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.
- Operate housekeeping equipment and follow all safety, infection prevention, and PPE requirements.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- No prior experience required. Housekeeping, hospitality, or healthcare environmental services experience is a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift up-to 35 lbs., push/pull up to 50 lbs., and move equipment such as hospital beds and carts.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.
- Ability to work around cleaning chemicals, infectious materials, and varying temperatures while wearing required PPE.
Shift: Working 32 or 40 hours a week on the PM shift, with rotating weekends and holidays.
Shift differentials offered as a percentage of base rate: 10% for PM shift.