Housekeeper / EVS Tech I - OUMC - 2nd shift (3p to 11p)

OU Health is a respected healthcare system dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and maintaining a safe, clean environment across its facilities. As a leader in healthcare services, OU Health is committed to fostering a workplace that values professionalism, teamwork, and dedication to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. The Environmental Services department plays a critical role in this mission by ensuring that all areas within the healthcare environment meet rigorous hygiene and infection prevention standards. This allows patients, visitors, and staff to feel secure and supported throughout their experience at OU Health.

The position of Housekeeper / EVS Tech I at OU Medical Center offers an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in contributing to a vital part of healthcare operations. This full-time role, working the 2nd shift from 3 pm to 11 pm, focuses on routine cleaning tasks, waste handling, basic floor care, linen management, and the movement of furniture or equipment to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient healthcare environment. The role requires strict adherence to protocols concerning environmental safety and infection control, making it essential for maintaining the health and well-being of everyone in the facility. Employees in this position work closely with other hospital staff, patients, and visitors, often being the unseen heroes that keep hospital settings sanitary and welcoming.

As a Housekeeper / EVS Tech I, you will perform a wide array of essential cleaning tasks spanning patient rooms, clinical areas, restrooms, offices, and public spaces. The responsibilities include dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting surfaces, and handling regulated waste and soiled linen safely. This role requires the ability to promptly respond to spills or biohazard incidents, ensuring these situations are managed quickly to prevent health risks. Maintaining cleaning carts, closets, and equipment in operable condition is also a key part of the job.

In addition to typical cleaning duties, this role may involve linen management duties, such as maintaining linen stock levels, organizing and labeling linen carts, inspecting linen for quality, and distributing linen to designated areas while adhering to safety and infection control protocols. Floor care tasks may include operating equipment like auto scrubbers, vacuums, and carpet spotters and assisting with furniture relocation to facilitate thorough cleaning.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who demonstrates professionalism, a service-oriented attitude, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and sanitary environment. Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently while managing priorities in a dynamic healthcare setting are vital. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma or GED and no prior experience, making it accessible for individuals looking to start or transition into a career in environmental services within the healthcare industry.

OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and more, designed to support the well-being and financial security of its employees. Overall, the Housekeeper / EVS Tech I role is integral to sustaining the high healthcare standards for which OU Health is known, providing a meaningful career opportunity for those dedicated to service and cleanliness in a healthcare environment.