Environmental Services Specialist

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the hospital. This role is primarily responsible for the care, cleaning, and maintenance of hard and soft flooring, walls, windows, ceilings, and specialized equipment. The technician also supports waste transport, textile handling, and event set-ups to ensure regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred
1-2 years of experience in floor care or healthcare housekeeping
Completion of in-service training and floor care competency checklist
Understanding of floor care chemicals, safety protocols, and infection control
Ability to safely operate and maintain powered cleaning equipment
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks and manage time
Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and hospital policies/procedures.
May work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Maintains floors by sweeping, wet/dry mopping, burnishing, stripping, refinishing, scrubbing, and extracting carpet.
Operates floor care equipment (e.g., burnishers, auto scrubbers, extractors) safely and in compliance with hospital standards.
Follows all safety and infection prevention protocols including correct dilution and use of cleaning and disinfectant solutions per Safety Data Sheets (SOS).
Cleans windows, walls, ceilings, light fixtures, vents, and other high/low surfaces.
Changes and installs cubicle curtains and drapes as scheduled or upon request.
Transports soiled linens and textiles to the loading dock for pickup; returns empty carts to designated locations.
Removes general and regulated waste from designated areas and transports to compactors.
Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains waste transport carts and collection bins.
Collects recyclables and disposes of them in proper containers or areas.
Performs set-up and breakdown of rooms for meetings and hospital events.
Responds to emergency spills and floor care needs promptly.
Supports terminal cleaning processes in collaboration with EVS team as needed.
Assists with product evaluations and recommendations for floor care equipment and supplies.
Participates in EVS staff meetings, annual competencies, and mandatory trainings.
Provides backup support for general housekeeping duties as directed.