Housekeeping EVS Associate Evenings

Banner Health•Sun City West, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping EVS Associate performs cleaning of patient rooms and/or assigned areas as part of the environmental services team. The role helps maintain a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing hospital environment for patients, visitors, and staff while minimizing interference with others. Duties involve cleaning and sanitizing the hospital, handling cleaning chemicals, and responding to service requests. The work environment can be fast-paced and physically demanding, with extensive walking and pushing a cleaning cart. Assignments may include the morgue or specialty areas such as a COVID-19 unit. Hospital or institutional experience is not required. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with evening shifts available from 1:00 PM–9:30 PM or 3:00 PM–11:30 PM. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. A $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential apply when applicable. Employment requires a background check and drug screen, timely completion of onboarding, and annual influenza vaccination; exemption questions should be directed to the recruiter.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision.
Ability to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with others by phone and verbally.
Ability to read and understand material safety data sheets and instructions for mixing and using cleaning chemicals.
Ability to fill out chemical identification stickers.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or the Whole Health Clinic must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintain it throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous related experience and familiarity with environmental services equipment and cleaning techniques.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and perform assigned cleaning tasks, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming, and polishing, according to departmental policies and procedures.
Empty hampers and transport soiled linen; empty trash containers and remove trash; and empty medical waste containers, including sharps.
Inventory, restock, and replenish supplies such as toilet tissue, paper towels, and hand soap in assigned areas.
Keep departmental equipment clean, use and protect it properly, log equipment in and out, and notify appropriate personnel when repairs are needed.
Perform special projects such as washing windows or walls and removing heavily soiled items or furnishings.
Respond to questions and requests from patients, staff, and visitors, and meet or exceed customer service satisfaction goals.
Work independently and as part of the environmental services team to support a clean and safe facility.