EVS Associate Days

Location and Shift Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: Environmental Services – Hospitality Work Shift: Day Location: Banner Desert Medical Center, 80‑acre campus in Mesa, Arizona. Schedule 07:00 to 15:30 pm. Weekend rotation. Position Summary This position performs all cleaning of patient rooms and assigned areas and works as a member of the environmental service team to ensure the safety, health, and high morale of patients, visitors and staff by providing a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment with minimal interference to others. Core Functions 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. Empties hampers and transports of soiled linen. Empties trash containers and removes all trash. Empties all medical waste containers, including sharps. Inventories, restocks and replenishes supplies such as toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap, etc., located in all assigned areas of the facility. 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. May perform special projects such as windows washing, wall washing, removing heavily soiled items or furnishings. Responds to questions and requests from patients, staff and visitors. Meets or exceeds goals for customer service satisfaction. 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 Ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision. Ability to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions. Effective communication skills by phone and verbally. Ability to read and understand material safety data sheets and instructions for mixing and use of cleaning chemicals, and to fill out chemical identification stickers. A background check and drug screen are required if an offer is made. All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccine. For employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children, an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card must be possessed at the time of hire and maintained for the duration of employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. For employees working at Olive Branch Senior Center, an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card must be possessed at the time of hire and maintained for the duration of employment. Preferred Qualifications Previous related experience and familiarity with environmental services equipment and cleaning techniques. Additional related education and/or experience. EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug‑free work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr