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Environmental Services Technician/Housekeeping - Day Shift (7:00am-3:30pm), Full-Time

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab · Chicago, IL · $17.05–$22.00 an hour · Full time

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

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed something broken or unsafe while cleaning. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report needed repairs, which the posting lists as part of the job.

How do you take care of your equipment and supplies so they last and work well?

What they are checking: Whether they treat equipment with care, since the role includes maintenance of equipment and supplies.

Tell me about a time you had more work than you could finish in a shift. How did you decide what came first?

What they are checking: Whether they put patient areas and urgent requests first and communicate about what could not get done.

The day shift starts at 7:00 a.m. How do you make sure you're reliable about attendance?

What they are checking: Whether they can be counted on to show up, since missing staff leaves patient areas uncleaned.

What would you do

A patient asks you to come back later because they're resting. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respect patients while still making sure the room gets cleaned and their supervisor knows.

A family member in the hallway looks lost and upset. You're in the middle of your work. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they show compassion and help guests even when the task is not cleaning.

You might be asked to clear snow or debris from the grounds. How do you feel about outdoor work like that?

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible about the full range of duties the posting describes.

About the work

How is cleaning a patient room in a hospital different from cleaning an office or a home?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that hospital cleaning is infection control, not just making a room look neat.

Walk me through how you'd clean a room after a patient on isolation precautions is discharged.

What they are checking: Whether they know to follow isolation signs, use the right PPE and disinfectants, and clean in the right order.

How do you make sure you don't spread germs from one room to the next?

What they are checking: Whether they practice hand hygiene and change cleaning cloths and gloves between rooms consistently.

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The full job description

As published by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together. Job Description Summary The EVS Technician will maintain assigned area in a sanitary and orderly condition. Performs a variety of duties including cleaning and dusting furniture, vacuuming floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing trash. The EVS Technician is also responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. May also be assigned to clean snow or debris from Institute grounds and notify management of the need for major repairs. The EVS Technician will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The EVS Technician will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties. Job Description The EVS Technician will: • Performs general housekeeping responsibilities such as moping, dusting, vacuuming, carpet shampooing and other related duties. • Cleans and polishes sinks, tubs, mirrors and similar equipment; replenishes supplies of soap, towels, toilet paper and other dispensable items. • Strips, buffs and applies wax to floors in designated areas on a routine basis. • Picks up trash and empties wastebaskets from and transports to designated location outside building; cleans waste receptacles. • Cleans and/or chemically disinfects walls, ceilings, windows, radiators and blinds in patient rooms, hallways and other areas. • Moves and arranges furniture/equipment in an orderly fashion. Sets up required meeting and functional rooms. • Maintains outside grounds during summer months and may operate snow plow tractor for snow removal during winter months. • Removes soiled bed linen from assigned areas; makes beds with fresh linen in prescribed manner at patient discharge. • Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Reporting Relationships • Reports directly to the Operations Manager Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required • Work requires a fundamental level of knowledge such as the ability to follow oral or written instructions and perform simple arithmetic. • Knowledge of recurrent work routines and procedures, operation of non-complex equipment normally acquired during a week or less orientation on the job. • Will have contact with patients, their families, and other Shirley Ryan AbilityLab staff depending on work area and therefore should have appropriate interpersonal skills. Working Conditions • Normal patient care and office environment with exposure to dust, noise, offensive odors and fumes. • Occasional exposure to infectious disease when cleaning patient rooms. • Work requires the ability to move and transport objects weighing up to 60 pounds. • 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts, subject to work weekends and holidays The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Pay and Benefits*: Pay Range: $17.05 - $22.00 Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits *Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law - Know Your Rights | View our Full Policy Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.

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