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Environmental Services Assistant

Advocate Health · Sheboygan, WI

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to keep working carefully even though you were being rushed by someone else's schedule.

ability to maintain quality and safety standards under time pressure from surgical staff waiting on the room

Tell me about a time a coworker or staff member was short with you or difficult to work with. How did you handle it?

tact and professionalism when dealing with surgical staff under stress

Tell me about a job where attendance and punctuality really mattered. How did you make sure you showed up reliably?

reliability, since OR schedules depend on consistent staffing

Describe a time you finished your assigned tasks early. What did you do next?

initiative and willingness to take on more work without being told

Technical

Walk me through how you would clean and turn over an OR room between two surgeries so it's ready for the next patient.

whether the candidate understands OR turnover sequence and can follow a strict procedure under time pressure

What do you know about Standard Precautions and infection control, and how would that show up in your daily cleaning routine here?

basic awareness of infection prevention concepts even without prior hospital experience

How would you figure out which cleaning solution to use on a spill you haven't dealt with before?

comfort reading labels, following departmental procedure, and asking for help rather than improvising

How do you decide when a floor needs more than routine cleaning, like special spot treatment or a different technique?

ability to assess conditions and apply judgment rather than doing the same thing every time

What does a safe way to lift something over 35 pounds look like to you?

knowledge of body mechanics and willingness to use equipment or ask for help rather than risk injury

Situational

Say you're cleaning a room and you find a chemical container that isn't labeled. What do you do?

judgment around chemical safety protocols and willingness to stop and escalate rather than guess

This job asks you to lift up to 35 pounds and be on your feet moving between rooms most of the shift. Tell me about your experience with physical work like that.

honest self-assessment of physical readiness for the role's demands

If you noticed something unsafe in a patient care area, like a wet floor with no sign or a broken cart, what would you do?

proactive safety reporting and understanding of escalation channels

How would you introduce yourself to a nervous patient or family member if you happened to be cleaning near them?

interpersonal warmth and awareness that the role involves visible contact with patients and families, not just cleaning

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 37703 AMC Sheboygan County - Surgery Room Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Part time, flexible hours and days, Monday- Friday, between hours of 6:30 am -4:30 pm, no weekends or holidays Pay Range: $18.85 - $28.30 Major Responsibilities: Maintain all assigned O.R. suites, ancillary areas and department areas in a clean, neat and sanitary manner. 1)Clean all assigned areas utilizing established department procedures. 2)Clean assigned carts equipment daily; ensures all items are returned in an orderly manner. 3)Replenishes supplies such as; paper towels, toilet tissues, soap, etc. Requests supplies and equipment as needed. 4)Routinely collects waste; sanitizes all garbage cans on an on-going basis. 5)Observes and follows Standard Precaution, Infection Control, OSHA, Accrediting Organization, IDPH and departmental policies and procedures. 6)Clean or sanitize after emergence spills as requested. 7)Ensures a safe clean attractive environment for patients, staff and visitors at all times. 8)Washes hands thoroughly throughout the day; follows and adheres to hospital policy. 9)Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives. Maintain all assigned O.R. suites, ancillary areas, department areas, and clinic areas and corridors with the correct preventative maintenance procedures as outlined in department policy as requested. 1)Operates various equipment following department procedures. 2)Uses chemicals and solution following department policy. 3)Keeps work are in an orderly, clean and safe condition. Use appropriate procedures following OR room turnover. 1)Thoroughly sanitizes OR bed for turnover and makes beds with clean linen in accordance with department procedures. 2)Thoroughly sanitizes entire OR for turnover, utilizing established department guidelines and productivity measures. 3)Use appropriates germicide in disinfeting rooms. Performs hard surface floor and carpet care in all assigned areas following appropriate departmental procedures. 1)Identifies types of soiling and/or spotting and utilizes proper solutions as outlined in department policy and procedures with no documented incidents of misuse. 2)Handles chemicals and solutions following department policy. 3)Ensures that all chemicals and solutions are in properly labeled containers. 4)Adheres to safety regulations as outlined in department policy and procedures. Assists in enhancing productivity and efficient operations of the department. 1)Exhibits timely, satisfactory completion of all assignments. 2)Exercises initiative, seeking additional tasks from supervisor or other staff members when time permits. Promotes effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relatinships, maintaining professional conduct at all times. 1)Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with members of the organization. 2)Demonstrates a position, supportive attitude to patient, families and other personnel emergency and non-emergency situations. 3)Displays patience and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel. 4)Presents department in a positive manner to all contacts. 5)Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude to patient's families and visitors. 6)Utilizes appropriate department chain of command in resolving complaints, grievances or problems. Demonstrates commitment to professional growth. 1)Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services. 2)Follows written goal and objectives and reviews annually with supervisor. 3)Seeks education and learning experiences in areas of identified growth needs and reviews progress during annual evaluation. Inspects and utilizes judgment in determining which cleaning techniques outlined in orientation guidelines to follow. 1)Analyzes floors or carpet conditions and determines proper cleaning techniques, following department procedures. 2)Maintains hard surface floors and carpets following departmental procedures. Maintains responsibility for attendance and punctuality. 1)Maintains proper attendance requirement as outlined in department policy and procedures. 2)Plans for special days off in advance and gives appropriate notice to supervisor per deparment policy and procedure. 3)Requests vacation time in accordance with department policy. 4)Provides adequate notice to supervisory personnel in accordance with department policy. Education/Experience Required: High school graduation or equivalent is preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: No previous experience necessary. CPR Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: -Demands walking, standing, handling, climbing and lifting throughout the work day. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available. Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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