This job is closed and no longer accepting applications. Closed on September 12, 2026.
Environmental Svcs Worker 0.5: Evenings
MN, Minneapolis, Downtown Campus, Minnesota
Regular |

SUMMARY

Under general direction, performs work involving organizing, directing and coordinating the overall operations for Environmental Services operations.

  

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Sweeps, strips, waxes, buffs, seals and wet-and-dry mops floors
  • Vacuums, spot cleans and shampoos rugs and carpeting
  • Washes and dusts windows, screens, light fixtures, furniture, ledges and walls
  • Empties wastebaskets and ash trays
  • Cleans and disinfects lavatory facilities and replenishes supplies
  • Moves furniture in order to clean
  • Picks up trash, empties contaminated materials into special containers and hauls to trash area
  • Cleans and washes equipment and keeps supply closet orderly and clean
  • Performs emergency clean ups
  • Mixes detergent solutions
  • Prepares linen and trash for delivery to Staging area-soiled utility rooms (linen and trash are bagged according to specific guidelines)
  • Strips patient beds and OR tables
  • Terminally cleans discharge patient rooms and Operating Rooms
  • Washes walls, fixtures, cabinets, overhead lights and sinks in the rooms 
  • Dusts high ledges, vents and railings  
  • Dry mops and washes floors and corridors
  • Empties, cleans and relines waste receptacles 
  • Cleans and vacuums the Doctor’s Lounge
  • Surface cleans all areas deemed necessary for cleaning
  • Removes intubation blade and brings to an area for decontamination
  • Performs related work as required, but only after appropriate training


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Equivalent to two years of high school

-OR-

 

  • An approved equivalent combination of training and experience

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to deal effectively with patients, visitors and other personnel
  • Ability to work independently in performing routine tasks
  • Ability to keep simple records
  • Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged standing, pushing, pulling, climbing and stooping

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous housekeeping experience