University of Oklahoma Medical Center Edmond/ EVS Tech I -Housekeeper (4p to 12a)

About the role

The Environmental Services (EVS) Tech I at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center Edmond 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manages, stocks, and rotates 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.
• Safely handles trash, biohazardous waste, and soiled linen using established safety protocols.
• Operates and uses standard cleaning tools and basic floor-care equipment (auto scrubber, vacuum, carpet spotter).
• Maintains organized and clean supply carts, closets, and equipment areas.
• Identifies and reports equipment issues, unsafe conditions, or supply needs.
• Communicates linen shortages, quality issues, or supply concerns to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Operates basic floor equipment (e.g., auto scrubber, vacuum, carpet spotter).
• Assists with simple furniture relocation needed for floor care tasks.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: None required.
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: None required.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Follows healthcare cleaning, infection-control, and sanitation procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
  • Follows OSHA, hospital safety policies, and proper procedures for PPE, chemical use, and handling of regulated waste.
  • Performs routine and detailed cleaning tasks, including disinfecting, high-touch cleaning, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
  • Responds promptly to spills, biohazard incidents, and special cleaning requests.
  • Safely handles trash, biohazardous waste, and soiled linen using established safety protocols.
  • Operates and uses standard cleaning tools and basic floor-care equipment (auto scrubber, vacuum, carpet spotter).
  • Maintains organized and clean supply carts, closets, and equipment areas.
  • Identifies and reports equipment issues, unsafe conditions, or supply needs.
  • Communicates linen shortages, quality issues, or supply concerns to the supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Adapts to changing needs such as adjusted linen par levels, cart configurations, or special cleaning demands.
  • Performs physical tasks such as lifting, pushing carts, moving simple furniture, and prolonged standing or walking.
  • Communicates, is courteous, and maintains a service-oriented attitude with patients, staff, and visitors.

Skills

• Following healthcare cleaning, infection-control, and sanitation procedures.
• Following OSHA, hospital safety policies, and proper procedures for PPE, chemical use, and handling of regulated waste.
• Performing routine and detailed cleaning tasks, including disinfecting, high-touch cleaning, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Responding promptly to spills, biohazard incidents, and special cleaning requests.
• Safely handling trash, biohazardous waste, and soiled linen using established safety protocols.
• Operating and using standard cleaning tools and basic floor-care equipment (auto scrubber, vacuum, carpet spotter).
• Maintaining organized and clean supply carts, closets, and equipment areas.
• Identifying and reporting equipment issues, unsafe conditions, or supply needs.
• Communicating linen shortages, quality issues, or supply concerns to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Operating basic floor equipment (e.g., auto scrubber, vacuum, carpet spotter).
• Assisting with simple furniture relocation needed for floor care tasks.

Benefits

OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.