University of Oklahoma Medical Center Edmond Evs Tech I -Housekeeper

**Position Title:** ------------------- University of Oklahoma Medical Center Edmond/ EVS Tech I -Housekeeper (4p to 12a) **Department:** --------------- Environmental Services **Job Description:** -------------------- The Environmental Services (EVS) Tech I performs routine cleaning, waste handling, basic floor care, linen distribution, and/or movement of furniture or equipment to support a clean, safe, and efficient healthcare environment. This role follows established procedures to ensure environmental safety, infection prevention, and high-quality service for patients, staff, and visitors. **Essential Responsibilities:** _Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position._  **Housekeeper and Floor Tech Duties:** * Cleans patient rooms, restrooms, clinical areas, offices, and public areas according to departmental and infection control standards. * Dusts, sweeps, mops, vacuums, disinfects, and cleans surfaces, furniture, fixtures, mirrors, vents, blinds, and equipment. * Handles trash, regulated waste, and soiled linen following safety protocols. * Performs high‑touch cleaning and supports isolation room procedures. * Responds promptly to spills, biohazard incidents, and special cleaning requests. * Properly uses PPE, chemicals, and cleaning tools. * Maintains cleaning carts, closets, and equipment in clean, operable condition. * Reports equipment issues, unsafe conditions, or supply needs. * Follows OSHA, hospital safety policies, and infection control procedures. * Responds courteously to patients, staff, and visitors. * Demonstrates professionalism and a helpful, service‑oriented attitude. _**If assigned to one of the areas below, responsibilities may also include:**_ **Linen Duties:** * Maintains established par levels of linen by managing, stocking, and rotating linen supplies to meet daily unit needs. * Ensures accuracy of linen received versus items ordered, documenting discrepancies as required. * Rotates and inspects clean linen for damage, staining, or quality concerns, removing compromised items according to procedure. * Ensures all linen carts and shelves are accurately labeled, organized, and kept in clean, service‑ready condition. * Monitors linen cart inventory levels, removing excess or unused linen from returning carts to maintain appropriate stocking levels. * Makes adjustments to linen cart configurations and shelving layouts according to departmental standards. * Delivers clean linen to designated areas and retrieves soiled linen following safety and infection control protocols. * Communicates linen shortages, quality issues, or supply concerns to the supervisor in a timely manner. **Floor Care Duties:** * Operates basic floor equipment (e.g., auto scrubber, vacuum, carpet spotter). * Assists with simple furniture relocation needed for floor care tasks. **General Responsibilities:** * Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications:** **Education: High** School Diploma or GED required. **Experience: None** required. **License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:** None required. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**   * Ability to follow healthcare cleaning, infection‑control, and sanitation procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. * Ability to follow OSHA, hospital safety policies, and proper procedures for PPE, chemical use, and handling of regulated waste. * Skill in performing routine and detailed cleaning tasks, including disinfecting, high‑touch cleaning, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming. * Ability to respond promptly to spills, biohazard incidents, and special cleaning requests. * Skill in safely handling trash, biohazardous waste, and soiled linen using established safety protocols. * Skill in operating and using standard cleaning tools and basic floor‑care equipment (auto scrubber, vacuum, carpet spotter). * Ability to maintain organized and clean supply carts, closets, and equipment areas. * Skill in identifying and reporting equipment issues, unsafe conditions, or supply needs. * Skill in linen management processes, including stocking, rotating, inspecting, labeling, and distributing linen. * Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and manage assigned areas efficiently. (Implied by broad operational duties.) * Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, pushing carts, moving simple furniture, and prolonged standing or walking. * Skill in communication, courtesy, and maintaining a service‑oriented attitude with patients, staff, and visitors. * Ability to adapt to changing needs such as adjusted linen par levels, cart configurations, or special cleaning demands. **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/oumedicine/login.htmld) **to login.** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------