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Hospital Cleaner - PM Shift

ThedaCare · Neenah, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Cleaning a hospital is different from cleaning an office. What do you think changes?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that cleaning in a hospital is about stopping infections, not just looks.

Tell me about a job where you had to work on your own without someone checking on you.

What they are checking: Whether they stay dependable and thorough when unsupervised in the evening.

Why do you want to work evenings at a hospital in Neenah?

What they are checking: Whether they want steady evening work and see the value of their role in patient care.

What would you do

On the PM shift, the ED calls for a room cleaned fast because patients are waiting. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they work quickly without skipping steps that protect the next patient.

What would you do if you found a used needle in the trash or on the floor?

What they are checking: Whether they handle sharps safely and report it instead of picking it up by hand.

A patient or family member wants to chat while you're cleaning. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they are friendly and respectful while still getting their work done.

About the work

Walk me through how you would clean a patient room after the patient goes home.

What they are checking: Whether they follow a set order, high to low and clean to dirty, so nothing is missed.

What do you do when you see an isolation sign on the door?

What they are checking: Whether they know to read the sign, wear the right protective equipment and use the right products.

Why does it matter to leave a disinfectant wet for its full contact time?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that wiping too quickly does not kill germs.

How do you stay safe when using strong cleaning chemicals?

What they are checking: Whether they read labels, never mix chemicals and wear protection.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Environmental Services Technician maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility. Cleans and disinfects assigned areas, transports and removes waste, sanitizes, stocks, and organizes assigned areas. Follows standard work processes, complies with infection prevention standards, properly mixes and stores chemicals, and uses personal protective equipment. Job Description: Schedule: • 3p-11:30p M-F • Every other weekend required • Holiday rotation required KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, floors, offices, conference rooms, equipment, furniture, common areas, and waiting rooms following hospital-approved infection prevention standards. • Collaborates with multiple departments to ensure patient and department priorities are met day-to-day that result in the safest outcome for our patients and customers. • Works independently or on a team to achieve system standards. • Works with multiple departments to ensure patient and department priorities are met resulting in the safest outcomes. • Learns and uses required personal protective equipment per infection prevention protocol. • Understands and uses proper hospital-approved chemicals and disinfectants and follows dwell times (amount of time the chemical or disinfectant needs to stay wet on surface) for each task performed and product used. • Understands how to handle various types of waste such as regular, recycling, hazardous, chemo, regulated medical waste, pharmaceutical, and radioactive. Understands basic standards set by federal, state, and local regulating bodies. • Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, values statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and ethical behavior. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School diploma or GED preferred • Company provided Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training to be completed within one year of employment if required by position location • Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language. • Customer service experience preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties. WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock • Potential exposure to sharp objects and instruments. Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Scheduled FTE: 1 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: PM

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