Housekeeper/Environmental Service Technician

Muleshoe Area Hospital District•Muleshoe, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper/Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment throughout Muleshoe Area Medical Center, affiliated clinics, and other assigned facilities. This position supports infection prevention initiatives, patient satisfaction goals, workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and organizational quality standards through effective cleaning, disinfection, and environmental maintenance practices.

Requirements

Knowledge of proper cleaning and disinfecting techniques.
Ability to learn healthcare infection prevention standards and procedures.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Demonstrate flexibility to meet departmental staffing needs.
Comply with all facility policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Previous healthcare housekeeping or environmental services experience
Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect patient rooms, bathrooms, treatment areas, offices, public areas, and ancillary departments according to facility standards.
Perform daily, discharge, terminal, and isolation room cleaning procedures.
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces using approved cleaning and disinfecting agents.
Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, polish, and sanitize assigned areas.
Clean all clinic areas, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, emergency department, and other patient care locations.
Clean glass surfaces, mirrors, windows, doors, and partitions.
Remove trash, biohazard waste, and other regulated waste according to policy.
Adhere to all infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
Utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
Follow isolation precautions and enhanced cleaning protocols.
Report infection prevention concerns or environmental hazards to appropriate personnel.
Operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
Handle chemicals according to manufacturer instructions and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Maintain compliance with OSHA, CMS, CDC, CIHQ, HHSC, and facility standards.
Identify and report unsafe conditions, spills, damaged equipment, or potential hazards.
Participate in emergency preparedness and disaster response activities as assigned.
Receive, weigh, load, unload, store, and distribute linen supplies.
Replenish housekeeping and restroom supplies including paper products, soap, sanitizer, and related materials.
Maintain housekeeping carts and supply rooms in a clean and organized condition.
Interact professionally and courteously with patients, residents, visitors, physicians, vendors, and staff.
Respect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Contribute to a positive patient and visitor experience.
Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives.
Support environmental rounds, cleaning audits, and survey readiness activities.
Attend required staff meetings, in-services, and educational programs.
Assist with special cleaning projects, emergency cleaning situations, room setup, and facility events as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.