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Environmental Services Tech/Housekeeper

Sauk Prairie Healthcare · Prairie du Sac, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The schedule includes every other weekend with early Sunday starts. How does that work for you?

What they are checking: Honest fit with the posted schedule, since coverage depends on reliable staff.

Tell me about a time you noticed something unsafe, like a spill or blocked exit. What did you do?

What they are checking: Ownership of safety for patients, visitors and staff.

How do you stay friendly and respectful when cleaning around patients who are sick or upset?

What they are checking: Patient-facing courtesy, since housekeepers affect how patients feel about their care.

How would you learn the routines for all the hospital and clinic areas you'll be cross-trained in?

What they are checking: Willingness to learn different areas, each with its own cleaning standards.

What would you do

A nurse asks you to clean a room right away but you're in the middle of another task. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Flexibility and clear communication about priorities in a busy hospital.

What would you do if a patient or visitor left something valuable behind in a room?

What they are checking: Honesty and following the lost-and-found process, which protects patients and keeps staff free of suspicion.

About the work

Walk me through how you clean a patient room after discharge so it's ready for the next patient.

What they are checking: A thorough, consistent order of cleaning that prevents infections from spreading to the next patient.

Why does contact time matter when you use a disinfectant?

What they are checking: Whether they know a surface must stay wet long enough for the disinfectant to actually work.

How do you handle hazardous waste and sharps containers safely?

What they are checking: Safe disposal habits that protect themselves and others from needlesticks and exposure.

You're cleaning a room with an isolation sign on the door. What do you do differently?

What they are checking: Following isolation precautions and wearing the right protective equipment.

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The full job description

As published by Sauk Prairie Healthcare.

Looking to be part of a team that provides extraordinary healthcare from the heart? You Belong Here. POSITION SPECIFICS Title: Environmental Services Tech FTE: Full-time 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) Schedule: Every other Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., plus four (4) weekday shifts - Hours/shifts vary between 4:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Days off during the week will be determined based on departmental coverage needs. Weekend Rotation: Every other Holiday Rotation: 1-2 Holidays a year On Call Requirements: None POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the cleanliness and servicing of an assigned area, care and cleaning of equipment along with the stocking of supplies. Applies safety procedures and precautions as appropriate in clinical setting and with material handling and disposal. Works collectively within the department to ensure that the facility is clean and safe for visitors, patients and staff. POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform various cleaning tasks in assigned area of the Hospital or Clinics. Tasks include disinfecting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, removing garbage and hazardous waste, clean furniture, windows, stairs, doors, bathrooms, and remove soiled linens. • Cross train to work in all areas of the Hospital and Clinics. • Perform periodic jobs such as wall washing, drapery/curtain washing, vents, blinds, etc. • Clean and disinfect technical equipment in surgery, clean surgery lights, remove needle boxes, and dispose of hazardous waste in receptacles. • Be a runner during emergencies. • Clean up unexpected accidents, spills, blood, and body wastes. • Deliver and stock linen, gloves, needle boxes to Hospital departments and send same as needed to Clinics. • Operate floor cleaning machine, buffers, wet/dry vacuum, etc. • Be aware of Material Safety Data Sheets information for all Housekeeping areas. • Know all safety codes, i.e. fire, tornado, disaster, blackout, security breach, etc. • Be knowledgeable of all chemicals, disinfectants, equipment, supplies and the appropriate use in all areas of the hospital and clinics. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education: • Required: Ability to read, write and speak English to perform the job duties • Preferred: None Experience: • Required: None • Preferred: Prior EVS experience Licenses and Registrations: • Required: None • Preferred: None Certification(s): • Required: None • Preferred: None BENEFIT SUMMARY • Competitive health and dental insurance options • Flexible paid time off to balance work and life • Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match • Discounted membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility • Generous tuition reimbursement • Employer provided life and disability insurance • Free parking at facility

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