- Location
- Lexington - 1740 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- Workday
Description
Summary
Job Description:
EVS Tech I, Housekeeper
Full-Time, Third Shift
Environmental Services
The Environmental Services Department plays a vital role in ensuring that the hospital remains clean and safe for patients, staff, and visitors. As a member of this team, the main duties will be to clean and sanitize all areas of the hospital including patient rooms, offices, waiting areas, and meeting rooms.
The Environmental Services Technician I is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role performs daily cleaning and disinfection tasks, supports infection prevention efforts, and ensures timely room turnover to promote patient flow. As a key member of the healthcare team, the EVS Technician contributes to quality care, patient safety, and an exceptional patient experience while providing courteous service to all individuals within the facility.
Job Description:
Clean, disinfect, and maintain patient rooms, common areas, and assigned equipment according to healthcare and infection prevention standards.
Perform occupied, discharge, and transfer room cleaning to support patient safety and timely room turnover.
Follow all infection prevention, safety, and PPE protocols while properly handling waste and hazardous materials.
Maintain cleaning equipment, carts, and supplies in accordance with department standards.
Identify and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
Assist with training and mentoring new EVS team members as assigned.
Complete required documentation accurately and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Attend department meetings, huddles, and team activities to support patient experience and operational excellence.
Perform specialty cleaning and other Environmental Services duties as assigned.
Requirements
No prior experience is required; however, related experience is preferred.
Preferred Experiences:
1-2 years of Customer Service,
1-2 years of Hospitality, and/or 1-2 years of Environmental Services experience
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
PTO Sell Back Program
Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
Retirement with Company Match