Environmental Services Technician

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Position Summary
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The Environmental Services Technician ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by performing routine and specialized cleaning tasks in patient rooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas of the hospital.

• Clean and service patient rooms, offices, hallways, and all inpatient/outpatient areas.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, and equipment; sweep and dust-mop floors.
• Wet mop rooms, corridors, stairways, and public spaces.
• Empty trash, remove waste and soiled linens, and ensure proper disposal.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms, including fixtures, floors, mirrors, and high-touch surfaces.
• Refill soap, towels, and other supplies.
• Clean windows, glass, vents, and light fixtures.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mechanical floor scrubbers, buffers, and polishers.
• Strip, wax, buff, and polish floors as assigned.
• Perform terminal cleaning of patient rooms and prepare spaces for new occupants.
• Follow all isolation and infection-control procedures.
• Assist with hanging, removing, and transporting curtains and privacy dividers.
• Shampoo carpets and upholstered furniture when needed.
• Move furniture and equipment for cleaning, room setup, or special events.
• Set up and tear down tables/chairs for meetings or events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the department.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous environmental services, housekeeping, or custodial experience preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to follow safety, infection control, and isolation procedures.
• Ability to use cleaning equipment and handle cleaning chemicals safely.

• Primarily indoor work within the hospital environment.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals, odors, dust, and infectious agents, following required safety precautions.
• Requires the ability to wear PPE as needed and follow all safety and infection prevention guidelines.
• Must maintain punctual, reliable attendance and be available for assigned shifts; occasional overtime may be required.

This job description is intended to summarize key responsibilities and requirements. Duties may change at any time. HCHS is an equal opportunity employer.