Housekeeping Technician

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician performs heavy cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned hospital areas. The role includes cleaning and floor refinishing according to established protocols and quality standards; operating floor-care equipment and other tools, products, and supplies; and gathering and disposing of trash and waste materials. The position is based at Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and is full-time on the 8:00 PM–4:30 AM shift. Flexibility may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

Less than high school education is required.
A valid driver license is required.
For positions requiring operation of HonorHealth vehicles: be at least 21 years old, hold a current and valid Arizona driver’s license, have a Motor Vehicle Report reviewed by Human Resources, meet the requirements of HonorHealth Network Driver Qualification Policy Q-359, and successfully complete the next available in-house Defensive Driving Course and provide a certificate of completion.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
12 to 24 months of experience.

Responsibilities

Place linen on distribution carts, fold and stage scrub sets for stocking in Scrub Ex machines, and clean and organize the linen room.
Fill housekeeping supply requisitions; deliver and replenish nursing-unit supply closets; stage housekeeping carts with supplies, chemicals, and mops; and stock items in designated storage areas.
Dust-mop floors and corridors as assigned.
Inspect cleaning equipment and perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
Participate in patient safety rounding, monitor patients for signs of distress, and alert Nursing personnel when intervention or clinical monitoring is required.
Maintain hard-surface floors using appropriate daily and periodic floor-care processes, including stripping and refinishing, and meet organizational standards.
Maintain carpets using appropriate daily and periodic care processes, including demonstrated spotting techniques, and meet organizational standards.
Clean assigned patient and non-patient areas and equipment daily according to the department’s 7-Step or 10-Step cleaning procedure, meeting a 90% quality-inspection standard.
Clean, sanitize, and make beds following patient transfers or discharges as soon as possible, meeting a 90% quality-inspection standard.
Transport regular waste, medical waste, and linen from patient rooms to designated collection sites.
Keep soiled utility rooms and waste carts clean, and wear personal protective equipment while cleaning or transporting waste.