Environmental Services Worker I - As needed (PRN)

Community Health Systems•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an as needed (PRN) Environmental Services Worker I to support our Housekeeping department at Houghton Hospital, located on 2200 S Houghton Rd, Tucson AZ 85748. On-call shift: Schedule to be determined and is based on the needs of the department. Must be willing to alternate weekends and holidays. The Environmental Service Worker I ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by performing cleaning, floor care, and waste management tasks in assigned areas. This role upholds high standards of hygiene and safety, contributing to the comfort and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to infection control and regulatory protocols.

Requirements

1-2 years of cleaning or environmental service experience preferred
Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products.
Understanding of infection control and safety standards.
Ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively and safely.
Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff, patients, and visitors.
Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift or move objects as needed.
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Responsibilities

Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other workspaces, ensuring adherence to infection control standards.
Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture, and equipment, utilizing appropriate cleaning tools and techniques.
Performs maintenance of hard and carpeted surfaces, including stripping, refinishing, and treating floors and upholstery as per department procedures.
Washes walls, ceilings, windows, woodwork, door panels, and other surfaces to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
Restocks supplies in designated areas, monitoring inventory levels and reporting shortages to ensure continuous availability.
Handles trash and biohazardous materials safely, including collection, transportation, and disposal in compliance with safety and HIPAA protocols.
Operates and maintains cleaning equipment effectively, ensuring proper functionality and reporting any malfunctions or repair needs.
Assists with minor repairs or maintenance tasks and promptly reports larger facility issues to the appropriate personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.