Environmental Svcs Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to clean and sanitize patient rooms and hospital areas, supporting patient safety and comfort.

You will learn proper disposal of biohazard materials, refill dispensers, and deliver clean linens while maintaining cleaning carts and equipment to ensure a safe healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough and safety‑minded worker.
• Prefers applicants with general school completion and healthcare exposure.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas and equipment.
• Maintain cleaning carts, supplies, and EVS equipment as per standard work.
• Operate and maintain EVS tools and equipment to clean and disinfect the environment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards. Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens. To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.

• Responsible for completing as assigned, daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas.
• Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart set up.
• Practices critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate and properly maintain all EVS tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment.

Job Requirements

Required

• None, upon hire

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies and Previous healthcare experience., upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and Previous healthcare experience., upon hire

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke's is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience-modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education