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Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Job in Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78701, USA
Listing for: Aerotek
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Commercial Cleaning, Janitor
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Housekeeper / Environmental Services Technician

The housekeeper / environmental services technician maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the hospital by thoroughly cleaning patient rooms, discharge rooms, and public areas. This role supports high-quality patient care by performing a wide range of cleaning and sanitizing tasks in a fast-paced healthcare setting and assisting wherever needed.

Responsibilities
  • Clean and sanitize discharge rooms, patient rooms, and public areas throughout the hospital in a timely and thorough manner.
  • Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors to maintain a clean and safe environment.
  • Wipe down and disinfect high-touch surfaces, furniture, fixtures, and equipment according to hospital standards.
  • Handle trash removal, including collecting, transporting, and disposing of waste safely and appropriately.
  • Manage soiled laundry, including collection and transport, following hospital procedures.
  • Restock supplies such as paper products, soap, and other cleaning materials as needed.
  • Follow established environmental services protocols and infection control procedures at all times.
  • Respond to cleaning requests from hospital staff and assist in priority areas as needed.
  • Work efficiently to complete assigned cleaning tasks within the scheduled shift.
  • Communicate professionally with patients, nurses, doctors, and housekeeping team members while performing duties.
  • Safely lift and move equipment, supplies, and carts as required for cleaning tasks.
Essential Skills
  • At least 6 months of previous housekeeping, janitorial, custodial, or environmental services experience.
  • Demonstrated strong attendance and work tenure in previous roles.
  • Consistent punctuality and reliability, with the ability to work the required hours and rotating weekend shifts.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, nurses, doctors, and team members.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds safely and repeatedly during the shift.
  • Proficiency in core cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, and handling trash and laundry.
  • Ability to follow established cleaning procedures and infection control protocols in a healthcare environment.
  • Capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced setting while maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
Additional

Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience in housekeeping or janitorial work in a hospital, healthcare, hospitality, or similar environment.
  • Comfort interacting with a wide range of people, including patients and clinical staff.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and assist in different areas of the hospital as needed.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Why Work Here?

You will join a welcoming and supportive team in a smaller, well-regarded hospital where your work has a direct impact on the comfort and safety of patients and staff. The environment offers strong opportunities for long-term growth and conversion to a permanent role, along with access to very good health benefits upon going direct. You will have the chance to support the entire facility, build relationships with clinical teams, and develop your skills in a professional healthcare setting.

Work

Environment

This role is based in a fast-paced hospital environment, working throughout patient care areas and public spaces. The standard shift runs from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with the first few weeks scheduled Monday through Friday and then transitioning to a rotating weekend schedule. Work involves frequent walking, standing, lifting, and pushing carts and equipment while using standard cleaning and sanitizing supplies.

The setting is professional, with a focus on safety, infection…

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