Housekeeper / EVS Tech I

Position Title:

Housekeeper /

EVS Tech I 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 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. OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.