Environmental Services Technician

Prime Healthcare•Mission, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician (EVS Tech or Hospital Housekeeper) helps ensure a safe and healthy hospital environment by cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, operating rooms, common areas, and other hospital spaces to prevent infection. The role also includes waste disposal, supply restocking, floor and surface maintenance, and responding to urgent cleaning needs. The position is full-time, working an overnight shift from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas. The hospital is a 297-bed, non-profit facility serving the Rio Grande Valley.

Requirements

One year of knowledge of acute-care hospital environmental services techniques, practices, and procedures is preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Must be able to read, understand, and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

One year of knowledge of acute-care hospital environmental services techniques, practices, and procedures.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to prevent the spread of infections.
Dispose of medical and hazardous waste according to hospital protocols.
Restock supplies such as gloves, masks, and cleaning materials in hospital areas.
Clean and maintain floors, restrooms, and other surfaces using specialized equipment and chemicals.
Respond to urgent cleaning needs, including spills or contamination incidents, and communicate promptly using phones, handheld radios, pagers, and other devices.
Maintain cleanliness within the hospital and adjacent buildings, traveling between facilities independently when required.