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 publicfacing 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
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.
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Mercy
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Dec 31, 2025