Housekeeping- Medical Complex

Duke Clinical Research Institute
United States, North Carolina, Durham
300 West Morgan Street (Show on map)
Mar 06, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About the Department: Environmental Services (EVS) plays a critical role across the Duke University Medical Complex, supporting Duke University Hospital (DUH), the School of Medicine (SOM), and the School of Nursing (SON). Our teams work behind the scenes- often on the front lines to ensure patient care environments are safe, clean, and welcoming for patients, visitors, students, faculty, and staff. Location: Duke University Hospital, 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27707 What We Do and Why It Matters Environmental Services (EVS) is essential to Duke's mission of advancing health through excellence in patient care, education, and research. Every role in EVS contributes to quality outcomes and helps our clinical care teams focus on what matters most-our patients. Our work directly impacts: Patient safety and infection prevention Healing environments and the overall patient experience Operational readiness of clinical, academic, and research spaces Roles We Are Hiring For Utility Worker (UTW): Focuses on maintaining patient care areas through high-quality cleaning, disinfection, and room turnover in accordance with hospital standards. Floor Finisher (FF): Specializes in comprehensive floor care services, including stripping, waxing, scrubbing, brushing, and maintaining both hard and soft floor surfaces across the medical complex. General Shift Availability EVS operates 24/7 to support the ongoing needs of the medical complex. Job offers and specific shift assignments will be extended based on current availability and operational needs. Positions are typically available on the following schedules: Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Evening Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Night Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM Minimum Requirements Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED is preferred. The work requires the ability to read, comprehend, and follow both oral and written instructions. Experience: At least one year of general housekeeping experience is preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Why Join EVS at Duke Be part of a mission-driven healthcare team Work in a world-class academic medical environment Access opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement Make a real, tangible impact every single day Job Code: 00000677 UTILITY WORKER MEDICAL COMPLEX* Job Level: 03 Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.