Environmental Services Associate I TMC Rincon

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center is seeking an Environmental Services Associate I for the Rincon location. This entry-level role cleans patient areas, restocks supplies, and disposes of waste to ensure a sanitary, welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities include disinfecting surfaces, handling hazardous materials safely, and supporting equipment maintenance. Excellent customer service is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Entry-level position with no prior experience required.
• Ability to learn and use cleaning products and applications.
• English comprehension for patient-facing roles; non-patient facing roles may not require English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sanitary and aesthetically pleasing environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Clean patient rooms and common areas; disinfect surfaces as required.
• Collect, dispose of trash and bio-hazardous materials safely.
• Restock paper and soap dispensers; maintain equipment.
• Assist with draperies and cubicle curtains; support basic maintenance.
• Follow safety, confidentiality, and TMCH policies; provide courteous service.

Skills

Cleaning & sanitization

Following directions

English comprehension (patient-facing)

Basic arithmetic

Time management

Basic computer tasks

Education

GED or high school diploma preferred

Job description

Environmental Services Associate I TMC Rincon

Job Category: Entry level | Schedule: Full time | Shift: Rotating Shift

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.
• Identifies and matches paper and soap products for appropriate dispensers and fills as required.
• Cleans and assists with basic daily maintenance of equipment; uses 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.).