Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeping)

Illuminus • Watertown, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for cleanliness and servicing of an assigned area, including resident rooms, apartments, common areas, and employee work areas. The role applies appropriate safety procedures and precautions in a healthcare and senior living setting, including material handling and disposal, and works with the department to keep the facility clean and safe for residents, visitors, and staff. The position is accountable to the Environmental Services Supervisor.

The Marquardt is an Illuminus Community on a 52-acre campus in Watertown, Wisconsin, offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and independent living options. This position is available full-time or part-time. The listed salary range is $15.75–$17.25. Benefits may vary based on employment status.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain and protect confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to understand and retain instructions and organize tasks.
• Tolerance for interruptions and flexibility when changes occur.
• Tolerance for hands being repeatedly exposed to water, lotions, chemicals, or protective gloves.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with all individuals and promote the entity’s image in alignment with its mission, vision, and values.
• Provide on-call services as assigned.
• Perform cleaning tasks in assigned areas of skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living, including disinfecting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, waste removal, cleaning furniture, windows, stairs, doors, and bathrooms, and removing soiled linens.
• Cross-train to work in all areas of the community.
• Perform periodic cleaning such as wall washing and cleaning draperies or curtains, vents, and blinds.
• Clean unexpected accidents and spills, including blood and body waste.
• Operate floor-cleaning machines, buffers, wet/dry vacuums, and other assigned equipment.
• Know and follow Material Safety Data Sheets information and safety codes, including fire, tornado, and disaster procedures.
• Use knowledge of chemicals, disinfectants, equipment, supplies, and their appropriate use in facility areas.
• Use personal protective equipment when handling blood and body fluids and follow standard universal precautions.
• Read and follow the resident rights agreement and immediately report violations.
• Perform only tasks for which trained and do not operate equipment without proper instruction.
• Maintain a calm, composed attitude when interacting with residents and families, including in difficult situations.
• Maintain good attendance and take breaks only as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with all disciplines and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free Direct Primary Care for employees enrolled in the health plan, with no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to a provider.
• Low-cost health insurance through a self-funded health plan.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 contributed, up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED