Housekeeping EVS Associate Days

bannerhealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekend shift differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Housekeeping EVS Associate to maintain a clean and safe hospital environment. The role involves cleaning patient rooms and facilities, handling waste, restocking supplies, and supporting a fast-paced healthcare setting.

It requires teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety protocols. You will work a 40-hour week, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with weekend and holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read and understand safety data sheets and cleaning chemical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning of patient rooms and assigned areas to maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Empty hampers, trash, and medical waste; transport soiled linen.
• Restock supplies (toilet tissue, soap, towels) in all assigned areas.
• Maintain and log use of departmental equipment; report repairs as needed.
• Potentially perform special cleaning projects (windows/walls) or work in specialty units.
• Respond to questions from patients, staff, and visitors; uphold customer service goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Reading MSDS/chemical safety

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Environmental Svcs-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

$1000 Hire-on Incentive!

If selected, the recruiter will provide eligibility criteria for the sign-on bonus

You have a place in the health care industry. There’s more to health care than IV bags and trauma rooms. We support all staff members as they find the path that is right for them. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today.

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix has a great opportunity for a Housekeeping EVS Associate. We are looking for hard‑working individuals who will be responsible for ensuring our facilities appearance is top notch. In this role, you’ll be responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining the hospital. Our housekeepers are a very important part of our hospital staff. If you want to be part of a great team that makes a difference in the lives of our patients, apply today for this opportunity. Experience in either a hospital setting, or institutional environment is not required.

Working in Housekeeping, the environment can be very fast‑paced and very physical. This would involve a lot of walking and pushing a cleaning cart. You may be assigned to clean the morgue and/or specialty areas such as an Infectious Disease Unit. You will be working with cleaning chemicals to clean up blood and/or bodily fluids. You must be prepared for new challenges, have great communication with your team and medical staff. If offered the position, we do conduct a background check and drug screen. This position is very important at Banner Health, you must complete your onboarding in a timely manner or job offer will be rescinded. Also, it is required for all Banner Health employees to receive their annual Flu Vaccine. Questions regarding the exemption process, please ask the recruiter.

Shift Details

• Fulltime | 40 Hours/Week
• 7AM-3:30PM
• Weekend and holiday rotations are required.
• Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world‑class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi‑specialty and sub‑specialty clinics.

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.

Core Functions

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 replenishes 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 be able to fill out chemical identification stickers.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility, Olive Branch Senior Center or the Whole Health Clinic 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.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.