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- Location: La Grange Park, IL
- Facility: Bethlehem Woods
- Department: Housekeeping
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Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time
- Cleans patient/participant's rooms and communal areas, including collecting and removing trash, changing linens and sanitizing all surfaces. Some laundering duties may be required. May perform duties at participant's home or place of residence.
- Maintains quality standards through the use of standard cleaning procedures and protocols including dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash and medical waste removal while following patient isolation or other special situations in accordance with facility standards.
- Stocks paper items and other supplies in assigned areas as necessary or designated.
- Maintains supplies and/or equipment in clean, and working condition.
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Required Credential(s):
- None Required.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- None required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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- Location: La Grange Park, IL
- Facility: Bethlehem Woods
- Department: Housekeeping
-
Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time
- Cleans patient/participant's rooms and communal areas, including collecting and removing trash, changing linens and sanitizing all surfaces. Some laundering duties may be required. May perform duties at participant's home or place of residence.
- Maintains quality standards through the use of standard cleaning procedures and protocols including dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash and medical waste removal while following patient isolation or other special situations in accordance with facility standards.
- Stocks paper items and other supplies in assigned areas as necessary or designated.
- Maintains supplies and/or equipment in clean, and working condition.
-
Required Credential(s):
- None Required.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- None required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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- Healthcare Services86
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a related field
- Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations including NEPA, RCRA, and Clean Water Act
- Experience conducting field sampling, site assessments, or environmental monitoring
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certification or willingness to obtain it before starting
- Proficiency with GIS software such as ArcGIS for mapping and spatial data analysis
- Strong technical writing skills for permits, reports, and regulatory correspondence
Tips for Your Environmental Job Search
Tailor your resume for compliance roles
List specific regulations you've worked under, such as NEPA, CERCLA, or the Clean Water Act, directly on your resume. Hiring managers scan for these by name, and a generic environmental science summary won't surface your actual compliance experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight field versus office experience separately
Environmental roles split sharply between field sampling work and desk-based reporting. Call out both skill sets in distinct resume sections so you don't get screened out for a role that leans one way when you're qualified for both.
Match your certifications to the job posting
If a posting asks for a HAZWOPER 40-hour certificate or a LEED credential, name your certification exactly as it appears in the posting. ATS systems flag exact matches, and even minor phrasing differences can cause your application to be filtered out.
Prepare a data-driven project example for interviews
Interviewers for environmental roles almost always ask for a specific project walkthrough. Prepare one example where you can describe the site conditions, the regulatory driver, the method you used, and the measurable outcome you delivered.
Follow up after submitting a technical writing sample
Many environmental positions require a writing sample such as a Phase I report or an environmental impact statement section. After submitting yours, send a brief follow-up email naming the document and restating your interest, which keeps you visible without being intrusive.
Environmental Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmentals?
The most active employers for environmentals right now are Healthcare Services, Aramark, and Sodexo, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal agencies and large environmental consulting firms consistently account for a significant share of posted openings nationwide.
How many environmental jobs are remote?
About 46% of environmental openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many professional fields because much of the work requires field presence. Policy analysis, grant writing, data management, and certain compliance review roles are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a environmental?
Most environmental careers start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, or civil engineering. From there, you pursue entry-level roles such as environmental technician or field sampler to build hands-on experience. Earning certifications like HAZWOPER or a professional geologist license strengthens your profile, and many senior roles expect several years of project experience plus demonstrated regulatory knowledge.
How do you get hired as a environmental with little or no experience?
Focus on roles titled environmental technician, field sampling assistant, or junior environmental analyst, which are designed for candidates without years of professional experience. Internships with consulting firms, government agencies, or nonprofits are a direct path in. Volunteer work on restoration projects and completing a HAZWOPER certification before applying signals readiness and makes your application stand out against others with similar academic backgrounds.
What does the environmental interview process look like?
Most environmental hiring processes start with a phone screen from HR, followed by a technical interview with a project manager or senior scientist who will ask you to walk through a past project or site scenario in detail. Some employers add a writing exercise asking you to draft a short report section or review a sample document for regulatory compliance. Final rounds often include a panel interview with multiple team members covering both technical depth and communication skills.
Where can I find and apply to environmental jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. The process is straightforward and the listings are updated regularly so you're always seeing current opportunities.
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