Housekeeping Technician (Environmental Services)

Quick Facts

• Role: Housekeeping Technician (Environmental Services / EVS)
• Schedule: Part-time, Evenings

Description

You will clean and maintain patient rooms, offices, public areas, treatment rooms, and other assigned spaces daily while following relevant policies, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Responsibilities include sanitizing surfaces, handling trash and linens, stocking supplies, and using cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and correctly. The role also requires strong communication, confidentiality, safety awareness, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain patient rooms, offices, public areas, treatment rooms, and assigned areas daily (trash removal, bed linens, sanitizing surfaces)
• Follow patient isolation and contact precaution procedures when required
• Stock paper items and other supplies in assigned areas
• Keep carts and equipment clean, in working order, and properly stored
• Promote workplace safety (e.g., wet floor signs, appropriate PPE; do not leave carts/supplies unattended)
• Use chemicals and equipment effectively and safely, including correct dilution ratios and labeled containers
• Notify a supervisor of equipment repair needs and report safety hazards
• Communicate issues that prevent task completion; proactively address deficiencies and submit work requests as needed
• Maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships and protect patient information confidentiality
• Communicate and present the designed scripting model to customers
• Efficiently use organizational and unit/department resources; complete tasks on time
• Participate in continuous improvement and cost/service streamlining efforts
• Present a friendly, professional demeanor
• Provide accurate information and timely updates; address questions/concerns or direct to appropriate resources
• Provide directions/help with wayfinding
• Use service recovery skills for problems or service breakdowns
• Demonstrate teamwork and effective communication across departments; respect diverse opinions

Requirements

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff
• Ability to use proper department tracking and communication tools
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events
• Detailed benefits information available at https://jobs.nm.org/benefits
• Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification

Additional Information

• Background check includes criminal history for newly hired team members and sometimes internal transfers; results evaluated case-by-case in compliance with local, state, and federal laws (including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act)
• AI tools may be used in parts of the candidate review process; final employment decisions are made by a person