Environmental Services Technician / Housekeeping (Days/Nights/Weekend) Full Time

Summary: Functions as a Environmental Services Techician (EVS Tech) in a team and mission-based setting to provide support functions to include: general facility cleaning and disinfecting at Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc. Cleans and maintains cleanliness of all patient and public flooring, as well as various rooms, offices, hallways, and treatment areas, wheelchairs/other healthcare equipment, etc. Sorts laundry and performs duties incidental to the linen process. Working knowledge of cleaning and sanitation requirements as well as safe use of chemicals and personal protective equipment. Supports and maintains a culture of safety, quality and positive patient experience.Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. This position may be asked to work at other NCCH-designated work location or sites as needed. Training is available and will be provided to the successful candidate.

EVS Techician is subject to call back during emergency conditions and/or occasional on call for team coverage. This position is an essential worker which requires a commitment to teamwork, collaboration and department scheduling needs i.e. good attendance, attitude, customer services, communication skills, etc.,  

Special Circumstances: Subject to on call and call back after hours and weekends and during emergency conditions. Position is Safety Sensitive / Drug Free Workplace / Vaccination Requirements.

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Environmental Services Manager or designated administrator. Exercises progressive levels of autonomy in day-to-day activities based on satisfactory job performance.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Six months housekeeping/laundry experience, highly desirable.

Must have good attendance

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Valid Arizona Drivers License, preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to follow oral and written instructions as well as communicate clearly and respond to management direction.

Take responsibility for own actions and keep commitments.

Working knowledge of cleaning and sanitation requirements as well as safe use of chemicals and personal protective equipment; HIPAA privacy requirements.

Establish and maintain solid working relationships through communication, cooperation, and positive interactions with all patients/clients, employees, staff, providers, and vendors.

Willingness to work a flexible schedule when circumstances necessitate.

Positive communication skills; ability to successfully interact with all customers; continuous demonstration of courteous, cooperative and service orientated behavior.

Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.

This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but is not intended to limit the incumbent nor Northern Cochise Community Hospital Inc., to only the work identified. 

Reasonable Accommodations / Job Performance: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and the physical demands satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.