Environmental Associate

Retama Hospital; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Retama Hospital in Texas is seeking a dedicated housekeeping associate to maintain cleanliness and order across University Healthfacilities. You will follow Joint Commission and Texas Health guidelines, respond to emergencies, report maintenance issues, and ensure safe handling of spills and needles.

Strong guest relations and adherence to policies are essential. Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, restocking dispensers, and supporting the Team Leader with cleanup duties as

Qualifications

• Completion of on-the-job vocational training preferred.
• Six months housekeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to fill liquid soap, toilet paper towel dispenser and other dispensers.

Responsibilities

• Keep University Healthfacilities clean and orderly in compliance with Joint Commission and Texas Department of Health guidelines.
• Perform duties promptly and efficiently and reassign if necessary during emergencies.
• Report maintenance defects to Plant Engineering Department and follow MSDS instructions.
• Identify chemical spills and discarded needles/syringes and assist with cleanup and disposal as required.
• Maintain good interpersonal and guest relations and comply with departmental policies.

Skills

Equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out general housekeeping activities essential to keeping University Healthfacilities clean and orderly. All work will be done in accordance with Joint Commission and Texas Department of Health guidelines. Promptly and efficiently performs assigned duties and accepts emergency reassignments. Reports all maintenance defects to Plant Engineering Department. Uses equipment and supplies as directed and follows all the instructions listed on Material Safety Data Sheets. Identify and report all chemical/solution spills and discarded needles/syringes. Assist the Team Leader in clean up and disposals as required. Complies with University Health and departmental policies and regulations. Maintains good interpersonal and guest relation skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Completion of work-related on-the-job vocational training is preferred. Six months institutional housekeeping experience is preferred. Ability to fill liquid soap, toilet paper towel dispenser and other dispensers required. Ability to operate cleaning equipment required.