Environmental Services Technician 3 (Operating Rooms) Days

Shift:Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm, Every other weekend

Department: Housekeeping

Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $17.37- $24.81 per hour, based on experience

Union Bid Period: 2/27/26 - 3/5/26

ABOUT THE JOB

The Environmental Services Technician- Operating Room performs advanced environmental services duties in a healthcare, laboratory, or sterile environment, including complex cleaning assignments that require strict adherence to infection control protocols and regulatory standards. Supports supervisors in monitoring specialized cleaning areas such as surgical suites, labs, or isolation environments.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs enhanced cleaning and disinfection in high-risk, sterile, or regulated healthcare areas such as operating rooms, procedural spaces, laboratories, and isolation units.

Supports quality and safety initiatives through strict adherence to infection prevention and contamination control practices.

Interprets and follows specific departmental procedures for terminal cleaning and cleaning of specialty spaces.

Works in collaboration with nursing, sterile processing, and laboratory staff to ensure spaces are cleaned in alignment with operational needs.

May act as a peer resource or preceptor for EVS I and II staff in high-risk areas.

Uses and maintains specialized cleaning equipment, including UV disinfection systems, autoclaves, or HEPA-filtered vacuums as assigned.

Completes documentation and logs as required by regulatory bodies or departmental policy.

Removes biohazardous waste according to OSHA and hospital guidelines.

Maintains safety in all work processes, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and participates in readiness activities for inspections or audits.

Demonstrates professionalism, maintains privacy in patient areas, and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.

One (1) year of environmental service experience in healthcare, laboratory, or sterile environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of training in sterile processing or surgical cleaning.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.

This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.