Housekeeper​/Tascosa FED​/Environmental Services​/Varied

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495‑bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer a blend of traditional values and advanced healthcare technologies, coupled with the conveniences of big‑city living in a friendly, smaller‑town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and recreational facilities to our high‑quality educational system, Amarillo is an excellent place to live and work.

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Position Summary: The Env Svcs Wkr/Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean and aseptic environment throughout the hospital. The role may include duties such as patient‑area cleaning, non‑patient‑area cleaning, trash technician, special care unit cleaning, and other related assignments. The employee must maintain a professional demeanor in accordance with service excellence standards while interacting with patients, families, and coworkers.

Job Duties/Responsibilities: The position involves sweeping, mopping, dusting, and disinfecting all rooms in the hospital. Duties may include wall washing, window washing, cleaning light fixtures, upholstery, changing cubicles, cleaning vents, scrubbing restrooms, floor stripping, carpet extracting, and other surface cleaning tasks as required. Employees must perform tasks continually, accept supervision from various supervisors, and work in spite of frequent interruptions. They must consider the safety and well‑being of patients, staff, and visitors at all times, following all safety policies and reporting hazards immediately.

Immediate and reactive planning is required to prioritize tasks and ensure supplies and equipment are available.

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

• Knowledge/
  
  Education:
  
  Ability to understand and communicate in English both verbally and in writing. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience not required.
• Training: 1–3 months.
• Licensure/Registration/Certification:
  None.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• A. Standing/Walking: Continuous.
• B. Bending/Stooping: Frequent.
• C. Lifting/Handling: Occasional (up to 50 pounds).
• D. Carrying: Frequent.
• E. Balancing: Occasional.
• F. Twisting/Turning: Occasional.
• G. Crouching/Stooping: Frequent.
• H. Kneeling: Occasional.
• I. Reaching: Greater than shoulder height – Occasional;
  Equal to shoulder height – Frequent;
  Less than shoulder height – Frequent.
• J. Handling/Manual Dexterity: Continuous.
• K. Speaking/Hearing/Seeing: Speaking – Continuous;
  Hearing – Continuous;
  Seeing – Continuous.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED:

• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Occasionally subjected to long and/or irregular hours.
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to UHS employees without a valid written search agreement for this position will be deemed the property of UHS, and no fee will be paid if the candidate is hired as a result of the referral.

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