Housekeeper / Tascosa FED / Environmental Services / FT / Varied

Responsibilities Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers POSITION : Env Svcs Wkr/Housekeeper Position Summary: The Env Svcs Wkr/Housekeeper position is responsible for cleaning duties to maintain a clean and aseptic environment throughout the hospital. The Env Svcs Wkr/Housekeeper position may be assigned to any one of several positions to include: patient areas cleaner, non-patient areas cleaner, trash technician, special care unit cleaner, and/or others positions as needed. Maintains a professional demeanor in accordance with the service excellence standards while interacting with patients, patient’s families, (including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) and coworkers. Job Duties/Responsibilities: This position is responsible for cleaning and servicing areas in building according to the assignments for that area. Assignments include but are not limited to the following: Sweeping, mopping, dusting and disinfecting any and all rooms in the hospital. Participating in project work that may include, but not limited to wall washing, window washing, cleaning light fixtures, cleaning upholstery, changing cubicle curtains and drapes, cleaning vents, scrubbing restrooms, floor stripping, carpet extracting, etc. Individual must have a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continual basis, accept supervision from a number of persons, and perform tasks despite frequent interruptions. Individual must have the ability to perform tasks with due consideration to patients, staff and visitors to the vicinity. Some initiative involved in determining cleaning to be done. Works under close supervision performing simple, standardized tasks and is responsible for working within the safety policies and procedures as defined by Medi-Dyn and Northwest Texas Healthcare System’s standards. Report any unsafe working conditions or hazards to management immediately. Immediate and reactive planning is required that may include: consideration for patients, staff and visitors; immediate judgment as to whether a particular task can be performed at a particular time or whether one can return to that task in the immediate future or not; assurance that the adequate amount of supplies and equipment are available to complete the task assigned. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by supervisors. Benefit Highlights: 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: uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. Qualifications Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required: KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION: Ability to understand and communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Additionally, to be able to follow written and/or oral instructions, and to record completed assignments, required. A high school diploma or equivalent preferred. EXPERIENCE: Previous experience not TRAINING: 1-3 LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: None Physical and Sensory Requirements: 0% - Never, 1-33% - Occasional, 34-66% Frequent, 67-100% Continuous A. Standing/Walking: Continuous. Worker is on his/her feet the majority of the day to perform the essential functions or the job. B. Bending/Stooping (knees extended, standing with kneed flexed while standing/sitting): Frequent. Bending/stooping is required in most job activities, (i.e. washing furniture, sweeping trash into a dust pan, emptying trash, cleaning showers and tubs, etc.) C. Lifting/Handling: Occasional. Workers may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. D. Carrying: Frequent. Workers are responsible for performing a push/pull motion when maneuvering cleaning cart, beds and furniture. This physical demand is also required when mopping. E. Balancing: Occasional. Workers may be required to use ladders to reach high places to clean/disinfect. F. Twisting/Turning: Occasional. Workers may be required to perform twisting/turning motions when moving carts and mopping. G. Crouching/Stooping: Frequent. Workers may be required to crouch/stoop when cleaning/disinfecting. H. Kneeling: Occasional. Kneeling is occasionally required in some job activities such as disinfecting/cleaning underneath equipment, beds, and bathroom fixtures and plumbing. I. Reaching: 1) Greater than shoulder height: Occasional. Worker must be able to reach high places to clean/disinfect. 2) Equal to shoulder height: Frequent. Worker must be able to reach areas shoulder height to clean/disinfect. 3) Less than shoulder height: Frequent. Worker must be able to reach areas less than shoulder height to clean/disinfect. J. Handling/Manual Dexterity: Continuous. Handling is required to grasp when mopping and sweeping. K. Speaking/Hearing/Seeing: 1) Speaking: Continuous. Must be able to verbally communicate with co-workers, patients and visitors. 2) Hearing with or without correction: Continuous. Must be able to hear with or without correction within normal range. 3) Seeing with or without correction: Continuous. Must be able to see with or without correction within normal range. MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED: 1. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. 2. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. 3. Occasionally subjected to long and/or irregular hours. 4. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. Disclaimer Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. 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