University of Oklahoma Medical Center Floor Tech / EVS Tech I (6a to 2p)

Position Title: University of Oklahoma Medical Center Floor Tech / EVS Tech I (6a to 2p) 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

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