University of Oklahoma Medical Center Edmond​/ EVS Tech I -Housekeeper (4p to 12a)

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University of Oklahoma Medical Center Edmond/ EVS Tech I - Housekeeper (4p to 12a)

Environmental Services

The Environmental Services (EVS) Tech I performs routine cleaning, waste handling, basic floor care, linen distribution, and movement of furniture or equipment to support a clean, safe, and efficient healthcare environment. This role follows established procedures to ensure environmental safety, infection prevention, and high‑quality service for patients, staff, and visitors.

• Housekeeper and Floor Tech Duties:
  • Cleans patient rooms, restrooms, clinical areas, offices, and public areas according to departmental and infection control standards.
  • Dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, disinfects, and cleans surfaces, furniture, fixtures, mirrors, vents, blinds, and equipment.
  • Handles trash, regulated waste, and soiled linen following safety protocols.
  • Performs high‑touch cleaning and supports isolation room procedures.
  • Responds promptly to spills, biohazard incidents, and special cleaning requests.
  • Uses PPE, chemicals, and cleaning tools properly.
  • Maintains cleaning carts, closets, and equipment in clean, operable condition, reporting issues and supply needs.
  • Follows OSHA, hospital safety policies, and infection control procedures.
  • Responds courteously to patients, staff, and visitors, demonstrating professionalism and a helpful, service‑oriented attitude.
• Linen Duties:
  • Maintains par levels of linen by managing, stocking, and rotating supplies to meet daily unit needs.
  • Documents discrepancies in linen received versus items ordered.
  • Inspects clean linen for damage, staining, or quality concerns and removes compromised items.
  • Labels and organizes linen carts and shelves, keeps them clean and service‑ready.
  • Monitors linen cart inventory levels and adjusts configurations as needed.
  • Delivers clean linen and retrieves soiled linen following safety and infection control protocols.
  • Communicates linen shortages, quality issues, or supply concerns to the supervisor.
• Floor Care Duties:
  • Operates basic floor equipment such as auto scrubber, vacuum, and carpet spotter.
  • Assists with simple furniture relocation as needed for floor care tasks.
• General Responsibilities:
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience:
  
  None required.
• Certification:
  None required.

• Ability to follow healthcare cleaning, infection‑control, and sanitation procedures to ensure a safe environment.
• Ability to follow OSHA, hospital safety policies, and proper procedures for PPE, chemical use, and handling of regulated waste.
• Skill in performing routine and detailed cleaning tasks, including disinfecting, high‑touch cleaning, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Ability to respond promptly to spills, biohazard incidents, and special cleaning requests.
• Skill in safely handling trash, biohazardous waste, and soiled linen using established safety protocols.
• Skill in operating standard cleaning tools and basic floor‑care equipment.
• Ability to maintain organized supply carts, closets, and equipment areas.
• Skill in identifying and reporting equipment issues, unsafe conditions, or supply needs.
• Skill in linen management processes, including stocking, rotating, inspecting, labeling, and distributing linen.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and manage assigned areas efficiently.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, pushing carts, moving simple furniture, prolonged standing or walking.
• Skill in communication, courtesy, and maintaining a service‑oriented attitude with patients, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs such as adjusted linen par levels, cart configurations, or special cleaning demands.

• PTO
• 401(k)
• Medical and dental plans

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.