Environmental Services Associate I

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); Presencial; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Tucson Medical Center seeks a dedicated Environmental Services Associate to maintain clean, safe spaces for patients, visitors, and staff. You will perform routine cleaning, disinfect surfaces, and manage waste in accordance with hospital procedures.

Entry-level role offering training; no prior experience required. You will support patient rooms, common areas, and equipment upkeep, contributing to a safe and sanitary environment.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• No prior experience required; entry-level position.
• Ability to learn cleaning products and procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to document time and basic numbers.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Clean sterile hospital areas and disinfect surfaces.
• Collect and dispose of trash and hazardous waste safely.
• Restock paper and soap dispensers and support equipment upkeep.

Conhecimentos

Cleaning procedures

Attention to detail

Time management

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Computer literacy

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Vacuum cleaners

Mops and brushes

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Summary

Provides a sanitary and aesthetically pleasing environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Cleans sterile areas of the hospital. Cleans and disinfects surfaces as required by wiping, dusting, dust mopping, wet mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming. Gathers and disposes of trash, waste materials, and bio-hazardous materials. Services and cleans paper and soap dispensers. Maintains hospital equipment and supplies in good working order. Removes and re-hangs draperies and cubicle curtains.

Summary

Provides a sanitary and aesthetically pleasing environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Cleans sterile areas of the hospital. Cleans and disinfects surfaces as required by wiping, dusting, dust mopping, wet mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming. Gathers and disposes of trash, waste materials, and bio-hazardous materials. Services and cleans paper and soap dispensers. Maintains hospital equipment and supplies in good working order. Removes and re-hangs draperies and cubicle curtains.

Essential Functions

• Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.
• Identifies appropriate cleaning methods for specific environment.
• Identifies appropriate cleaning product; follows manufacturer directions and/or established hospital procedures for application of cleaning product.
• Collects refuse and deposits in allocated place for pickup and disposal; handles discarded hazardous materials safely and appropriately.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Identifies and matches paper and soap products for appropriate dispensers and fills as required.
• Cleans and assists with basic daily maintenance of equipment; u ses proper body techniques to move furniture or other items as needed.
• Follows procedures for scheduled removal or as needed maintenance and replacement of draperies and curtains.
• Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies and standards.
• Exhibits excellence in customer service through appropriate attitude and interaction with all patients, visitors, and staff.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedures of patient rooms and prepares room for new occupant; follows isolation procedures in isolation rooms.
• Makes recommendations concerning, painting, repairs, furnishings and furniture, relocation of equipment and allocation of space to improve sanitation, appearances, and efficiency.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

EXPERIENCE :

None. This is an entry-level position.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION:

None required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to learn and utilize cleaning applications and products.
• Skill in following directions and organizing work.
• If patient facing, must have the ability to read or listen and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in the English language. English is not a requirement for non-patient facing roles.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
• Ability to read a clock and accurately document time.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to perform basic computer tasks (e.g. log in and out, check e-mail, etc.).