Housekeeper, Maintenance​/Cleaning

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)