North Austin - EVS Tech

Housekeeping Technician

The EVS Technician plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout a modern North Austin hospital. This position focuses on cleaning patient rooms, discharge rooms, and public areas to support patient safety, infection control, and a positive experience for patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, including occupied and discharge rooms, following hospital sanitation standards and procedures.
• Clean and maintain public areas such as lobbies, hallways, restrooms, and other common spaces throughout the hospital.
• Wipe down and disinfect surfaces, including high-touch areas, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, to support infection control and safety.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors in patient rooms and public areas to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Remove trash, bio-waste, and laundry from patient rooms and designated areas in accordance with hospital policies and safety guidelines.
• Restock supplies such as paper products, soap, and other cleaning materials in assigned areas as needed.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and checklists to ensure all assigned areas meet hospital cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Adhere to safety protocols and infection control procedures when working in medical environments, including areas with blood and trauma.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced hospital setting, responding to cleaning requests and performing additional tasks as assigned.
• Collaborate with hospital staff and other EVS team members to support a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for patients and visitors.
• Maintain professional conduct and respect patient privacy and confidentiality while working in patient care areas.

Essential

Skills:

• At least 1 year of housekeeping or janitorial experience.
• Experience in a hospital or hotel environment is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a medical setting that may involve exposure to blood, trauma, and other clinical conditions.
• Ability to lift and push 50–75 pounds as part of daily tasks.
• Ability to stand and walk for 6–8 hours per day in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting sanitation and cleanliness standards.
• Reliability in following cleaning procedures, schedules, and safety protocols.
• Ability to work rotating weekend schedules in a 24/7 hospital operation.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products used in housekeeping and janitorial work.

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in environmental services within healthcare is a plus.
• Background in hotel housekeeping or similar service-oriented environments is beneficial.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond quickly to urgent cleaning needs.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on additional tasks as needed.
• Good communication skills to interact with patients, visitors, and hospital staff in a professional manner.
• Comfort working in a team environment while also managing individual responsibilities.

Why Work Here?

This role offers consistent hours in a hospital that operates around the clock, providing stability and reliable scheduling. Team members can request additional hours when available, allowing for greater flexibility and earning potential. You will work in one of the newest, cleanest, and most modern hospitals in the area, with access to strong healthcare benefits upon transitioning to a direct role.

There is clear opportunity for career growth, as many leaders in Environmental Services began in entry-level technician and housekeeping positions, making this an excellent starting point for a long-term career in healthcare support.

Work Environment:

This position is based in a modern, fast-paced hospital environment that operates 24/7. EVS Technicians work across patient care areas and public spaces, supporting a high standard of cleanliness and safety. Shifts are available on first (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.), second (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.), and third (10:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) shifts, with rotating weekend schedules. The work involves frequent walking, standing for 6–8 hours per day, and lifting or pushing 50–75 pounds, such…