HOUSEKEEPER

Avenir Behavioral Health Center; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Avenir Behavioral Center in Surprise, AZ is seeking a Part-Time Housekeeping Associate to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment. You will perform daily cleaning, laundry, and related duties to support patient care and regulatory compliance.

This role reports to the Director of Plant Operations and offers flexible hours, a supportive team, and hands-on training in infection control and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School education completed.
• Minimum 6 months of housekeeping or cleaning experience preferred.
• Healthcare or hospital environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of patient rooms, common areas, offices and hallways.
• Collect, wash, fold and distribute hospital linens per procedures.
• Safely operate housekeeping equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Follow OSHA and local health department guidelines and safety policies.
• Report maintenance or safety issues promptly to the Director of Plant Operations.

Skills

Reading and writing

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Avenir Behavioral Center is a 32-bed adult Behavioral Hospital that has been serving the Surprise Community and surrounding areas since May 2019. We strive to provide excellent patient care. We are looking for a flexible, fun, and enthusiastic person to add to the intake team! We are looking for employees who want to help out in the community and have a better work/life balance.

POSITION TITLE:

Housekeeping Associate

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Part-Time / Hourly / Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Director of Plant Operations

DEPARTMENT:

Plant Operations / Environmental Services

Position Summary:

The Part-Time Housekeeping Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, attractive, and comfortable environment throughout the hospital. This role performs routine housekeeping and laundry functions to support patient care and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cleaning, sanitizing, and maintenance tasks across patient rooms, common areas, offices, and hallways as assigned.
• Collect, sort, wash, fold, and distribute hospital linens and laundry in accordance with sanitary procedures.
• Safely operate and maintain housekeeping equipment, tools, and cleaning chemicals (including proper dilution and handling).
• Adhere to all safety protocols, infection control policies, regulatory standards (OSHA, local Health Department), and facility guidelines.
• Promptly report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or needed repairs to the Director of Plant Operations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Education: High School
• Experience: Minimum of 6 months of housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred (hospitality or healthcare setting is a plus).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic understanding of regulatory guidelines (OSHA, local Health Department regulations, Safety Data Sheets).