EVS Associate

bannerhealth; Ogallala (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hire On Incentive

Job summary

Banner Health in Ogallala, Nebraska, is seeking an Environmental Services team member to clean and sanitize patient areas, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients, families and staff. The role requires strong teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedural guidance on cleaning protocols.

This full-time position offers evenings (2pm-10:30pm) with weekend rotations and the $1,000 hire-on incentive to join our EVS department at Ogallala Community Hospital.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication by phone and verbally.
• Ability to read and understand material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to interpret and follow cleaning chemical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms and assigned areas daily.
• Dust, mop, disinfect, vacuum, and polish per policy.
• Empty hampers, trash, and medical waste including sharps.
• Restock supplies in all assigned areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and log usage.
• Perform special projects such as window washing.

Skills

Work independently

Team collaboration

Effective communication

MSDS interpretation

Chemical safety

Job description

Primary City/State: Ogallala, Nebraska

Department Name: Environmental Svcs-Hosp

Work Shift: Evening

Job Category: Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

**** $1,000 Hire On Incentive Available ****

Find your path in health care. From painting, plumbing, heating, cooling and everything in between, EVS plays an important role at Banner Health. If you want to help Banner Health ensure our Environmental Services Department maintains a high level of quality, sterilization and cleanliness, then this opportunity could be just what you’re looking for, Apply today!

Banner Health was named to Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America 2025 list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.

Ogallala offers one of Nebraska's most popular recreational areas Lake McConaughy, the state's largest lake. There are all sorts of activities here from boating, fishing and camping to viewing the diverse avian populations. West Wing Golf Club provides a relaxing 18-hole game through moguls and greens while a stroll down Main Street offers a glimpse into life in a 19th Century town.

As part of the EVS team, you will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the hospital making it safe for our employees, patients and families This position is full time, 40 hours per week working 2pm-10:30pm! Weekend rotations and holidays are required in this role.

Ogallala Community Hospital combines tradition and technology in the charming small town of Ogallala, Nebraska. Our 18-bed facility is at the heart of a well‑integrated, total care system from primary care to specialty care and is committed to meeting the health care needs of western Nebraska. Serving a patient population from newborns through geriatric patients, we operate a very busy outpatient clinic as well as a specialty clinic with a variety of visiting specialists, including cardiology, oncology, OB/GYN, podiatry, dermatology, bariatrics, pain management, and ophthalmology as well as a Retina Specialist. Our commitment to compassionate, innovative patient care is evidenced in our receiving accreditation from the Joint Commission as well as being recognized as an “age friendly facility”. We have received multiple awards including Safe Sleep Hospital Champion, Abusive Head Trauma Hospital Champion, Learned Breastfeeding Champion Award. We also provide a uniquely rewarding lifestyle for healthcare professionals. In fact, we are located just a few miles from the shore of beautiful Lake McConaughy, Nebraska's largest body of water. With more than 100 miles of shoreline and white sand beaches you'll enjoy recreational opportunities for all seasons.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs all cleaning of patient rooms and/or assigned areas. Works as a member of the environmental service team to ensure the safety, health, and high morale of patients, visitors and staff by helping to provide a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment with minimal interference to others.

COREFUNCTIONS

1. Performs a variety of assigned cleaning tasks, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming and polishing according to departmental policy and procedures. Must plan the completion of these tasks daily.
2. Empties hampers and transports of soiled linen. Empties trash containers and removes all trash. Empties all medical waste containers, including sharps.
3. Inventories, restocks and replenish supplies such as toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap, etcetera, located in all assigned areas of the facility.
4. Maintains cleanliness of departmental equipment and notifies appropriate personnel as repairs become necessary. Protects equipment from damage by proper use; properly logs out and in equipment that has been used.
5. May perform special projects such as: windows washing, wall washing, removing heavily soiled items or furnishings.
6. Responds to questions and requests from patients, staff and visitors. Meets or exceeds goals for customer service satisfaction.
7. Under regular supervision, this position has responsibility at an assigned facility/area only. Internal customers include facility staff, physicians, nurses, patients, visitors, supervisors, managers, and executives. External customers include visitors, patients, and employees from other company and non-company facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision. Must be able to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively with others by phone and verbally. Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets and instructions for mixing and use of cleaning chemicals, and able to fill out chemical identification stickers.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at Olive Branch Senior Center must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous related experience and familiarity with environmental services equipment and cleaning techniques is preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO STATEMENT

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.