Urgent Care Cleaning Technician

VitalMed Urgent Care; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Med Urgent Care is seeking a Cleaning Technician to keep exam rooms, common areas, restrooms, and support spaces sanitary and welcoming. The role involves disinfecting rooms, restocking supplies, and maintaining safe, orderly operations in line with OSHA and clinic standards.

The position requires evening, weekend, and holiday availability with location flexibility. Prior janitorial or healthcare-related cleaning experience is preferred to support a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior janitorial, housekeeping, custodial, or environmental services experience.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and ability to follow written/verbal instructions.
• Ability to work day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, procedure rooms, triage areas, and nursing stations.
• Sanitize high-touch surfaces including counters, doorknobs, chairs, and equipment surfaces.
• Sweep, mop, and disinfect floors, hallways, and common areas.
• Clean and maintain restrooms, ensuring supplies are stocked at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness of lobby, waiting areas, and staff break rooms.
• Clean windows, glass doors, and visible surfaces throughout the clinic.
• Follow infection-control procedures and proper use of disinfectants.
• Handle biohazard waste safely and in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Empty trash and biohazard containers regularly.
• Maintain proper storage and labeling of cleaning chemicals.
• Report spills, hazards, or maintenance issues to the Clinic Manager.
• Restock exam room supplies and maintain cleaning carts and equipment.
• Communicate supply needs to management to prevent shortages.
• Support deep cleaning and post-procedure sanitation tasks.
• Ensure clinic is clean, orderly, and presentable at all times.
• Uphold Vital Med’s standards for cleanliness and patient experience.

Skills

High school diploma

Janitorial/cleaning experience

Lift up to 30 lbs

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary: The Urgent Care Cleaning Technician ensures Vital Med’s clinical environment remains safe, sanitary, and welcoming for patients and staff. This role is responsible for maintaining exam rooms, common areas, restrooms, and operational spaces in accordance with infection‑control, OSHA, and clinic cleanliness standards. The Cleaning Technician supports daily operations by performing routine and deep‑cleaning tasks, restocking essential supplies, and responding quickly to cleaning needs throughout the day to uphold Vital Med’s patient‑experience expectations.

This position requires evening, weekend and holiday availability, as well as, flexibility with location/travel.

Primary Job Duties

Clinical & Facility Sanitation

• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, procedure rooms, triage areas, and nursing stations.
• Sanitize high‑touch surfaces including counters, doorknobs, chairs, and equipment surfaces.
• Sweep, mop, and disinfect floors, hallways, and common areas.
• Clean and maintain restrooms, ensuring supplies are stocked at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness of lobby, waiting areas, and staff break rooms.
• Clean windows, glass doors, and visible surfaces throughout the clinic.

Infection Control & Safety

• Follow all infection‑control procedures, including proper use of disinfectants.
• Handle biohazard waste safely and in compliance with OSHA and clinic guidelines.
• Empty trash and biohazard containers regularly and safely.
• Maintain proper storage and labeling of cleaning chemicals.
• Report spills, hazards, or maintenance issues immediately to the Clinic Manager.

Operational Support

• Restock exam room supplies such as gloves, wipes, table paper, and sanitizer.
• Maintain cleaning carts, supplies, and equipment in working condition.
• Communicate supply needs to management to prevent shortages.
• Support special cleaning tasks such as deep cleaning, equipment wipe‑downs, or post‑procedure sanitation.

Facility Readiness

• Ensure the clinic is clean, orderly, and presentable at all times.
• Maintain standards for facility appearance, professionalism, and patient experience.
• Support a positive work environment and uphold Vital Med’s service culture.

Job Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior janitorial, housekeeping, custodial, or environmental services experience with basic familiarity with cleaning chemicals and safety procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Detail‑oriented with strong communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed.

Preferred

• Experience in a medical, clinical, or healthcare environment.
• Familiarity with infection‑control standards and OSHA guidelines.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform repetitive cleaning tasks with accuracy and speed.
• Safely use cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and PPE.
• Follow OSHA, CDC, and clinic sanitation standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in patient-care areas.
• Communicate effectively with staff regarding room readiness or cleaning needs.
• Uphold Vital Med’s standards for cleanliness, presentation, and patient experience.
• Frequently moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 10–15 pounds in all directions; occasionally up to 30 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Attendance and punctuality is necessary. Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team. Ability to problem solve and be self-motivated. Must have a commitment to excellence and high standards. Must have excellent written and oral skills, strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills. Must have ability to multitask, manage priorities and workflow. Required to have versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and have acute attention to detail. Able to operate computer software with training. Expected to have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to understand and follow written/verbal instructions. Able to work independently with little or no supervision. Required to have the ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels and with external customers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Vital Med Urgent Care, LLC strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.