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Fairfax Behavioral Health; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax Behavioral Health in Kirkland, WA is seeking an EVS Tech responsible for cleaning patient rooms and hospital areas to health and safety standards. You will handle trash disposal, linen stocking, and routine disinfecting of surfaces while following PPE guidelines and environmental safety procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (preferred), about six months of housekeeping experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Six months housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must have effective oral/written communication skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, offices, hallways, floors and common spaces.
• Comply with product labeling standards, storage, PPE, ergonomic safety and infection control practices.
• Remove and dispose of trash and recycling; clean and disinfect receptacles.
• Clean and disinfect all high-touch surfaces (door handles, handrails) and fixtures.
• Stock linens and supplies; keep carts and storage organized and secure from patients.
• Respond promptly to urgent issues and facility emergencies as part of environmental safety.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility): Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free‑standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidence-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidence-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

Position Summary: Kirkland Location

The EVS Tech is responsible for basic and specialty cleaning to all areas of the hospital, including patient rooms, offices, hallways, floors and common areas (as assigned) in accordance with healthcare best practices and guidance.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Six months previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must have effective oral/written communication skills in order to perform job.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Primary Responsibilities

• DAILY DUTIES/TASKS WITHIN SCOPE OF WORK
  • In all areas of facility (patient care and non-patient care areas)
  • Comply with all product labeling standards, storage, PPE processes, ergonomic body mechanics, standard work safety and environmental safety.
  • Removed and properly dispose of trash and recycling.
  • Thoroughly clean and disinfect trash receptacles.
  • Clean and disinfect all “high touch” surfaces (door handles, hand rails, etc.).
  • Remove and properly stage soiled linens.
  • Stock clean linens.
  • Keep all paper goods and other expendables sufficiently stocked at all times.
  • Perform high dusting (including vents) in all rooms of assigned work shift area.
  • Perform cleaning of all surfaces in assigned work shift area.
  • Clean and disinfect all cleaning equipment; including but not limited to items such as EVS equipment and patient laundry machines.
  • Clean all fixtures within all lavatories in assigned work shift area (toilet, sink, and shower).
  • Sweep and mop all floor (and wall base) surfaces.
  • Clean all furniture (including hard surfaces of patient beds).
  • Respond rapidly to urgent issues, such as an overflowing toilet or other facility conditions which present health & safety hazards; and participate in the response to any facility emergencies. *All hospital staff are required to participate in emergency management processes and response activities.
  • Provide full cleaning services to all offices and other non-clinical spaces within and adjacent to assigned work shift area.
  • Keep supplies/equipment safely stored and fully secure from patient access at all times; and adhere to uniform system of organizing carts and storage spaces.
  • Assist coworkers as needed.
  • Take immediate action to minimize risk in the environment of care.
  • Comply with practices, standards, and regulations associated with environment of care, life safety, emergency management, as well as Infection Control and Risk Management plans, policies and procedures.
  • Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
  • Coordinate with facilities department to support cleaning needs of maintenance projects
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.

What Do Our Current Employees Value at Fairfax Behavioral Health and UHS?

Our team at Fairfax strives to improve the status quo surrounding mental health by providing quality care and treatment through inpatient and outpatient services. At Fairfax Behavioral Health, we remove stigmas by building bridges and awareness within our community. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the members of our community dealing with behavioral health challenges. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were 15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.