What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services/Floor Tech - Evening Shift position at Mercy?
Find your calling at Mercy!
The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and sanitation tasks throughout the healthcare facility to ensure compliance with infection control standards and regulatory requirements. This position plays a critical role in promoting a healthy and hygienic environment conducive to patient healing and well-being.Position Details:
Join Our Mission at Mercy
As an Environmental Services Technician/Floor Care Technician, you’ll help create a clean, safe, and healing environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role includes environmental cleaning, waste collection, floor care, and equipment transport—all vital to keeping our hospital running smoothly. No experience is required; we will train the right candidate.
Why You’ll Love Working at Mercy
Exceptional Benefits Starting Day One:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (United Healthcare)
- Generous PTO—up to 34 days annually
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000/year
- $100/month Dependent Care FSA contribution
- Paid volunteer time
- Free parking
- Excellent career growth opportunities
What You’ll Do
Environmental Cleaning
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms, common areas, restrooms, offices, and hallways
- Follow infection-control guidelines and safety procedures
- Maintain cleanliness of EVS equipment, carts, and supply areas
Waste Collection & Disposal
- Collect and dispose of all waste types (general, recyclable, biohazard, pharmaceutical)
- Transport waste to designated disposal/collection areas
- Ensure proper waste segregation and container labeling
Hazardous & Biohazardous Waste Handling
- Safely handle and dispose of medical, hazardous, and infectious waste
- Follow OSHA and hospital infection-control standards
- Use required PPE (gloves, gowns, masks)
Floor Care & Deep Cleaning
- Perform routine and deep cleaning of floors
- Conduct carpet cleaning, grout cleaning, and high-dusting
- Assist with seasonal, post-construction, or specialized cleaning projects
Equipment Transport & Support
- Operate carts, transport equipment, and assist with room turnovers as needed
- Maintain cleanliness of trash bins, utility rooms, and waste storage areas
Safety, Reporting & Collaboration
- Report unsafe conditions or equipment issues
- Maintain accurate waste tracking documentation
- Work closely with EVS teammates and communicate concerns to supervisors
Minimum Qualifications
- No education required
- No prior experience required—training provided
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous environmental services, housekeeping, floor care, or janitorial experience
- Experience following written and verbal instructions
- Customer service or public‑facing experience
- OSHA/safety training (plus, not required)
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move heavy bags/equipment
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- Good communication skills
- Basic understanding of infection control preferred
Physical & Working Conditions
- Prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting
- Lifting up to 50 lbs regularly
- Possible exposure to odors, noise, chemicals, and biohazardous materials
- Evening shifts; may include weekends and holidays
- PPE required and provided
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
keyword(s): EVS, housekeeping, custodial, janitor
Salary : $100 - $2,000