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Housekeeping
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Phoenix, AZ, 85013
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 18-20.53 HOUR
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As the Environmental Services Technician, you will be responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing care environment. While executing the assigned responsibilities, the EVS Tech will have contact/interactions with patients, visitors, and clinical and non-clinical staff. Responsible for ensuring timely room turnovers related to patient throughput within the basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. The Environmental Services Technician, in accordance with organizational standards of quality, is an essential contributor to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention and patient experience.
- Responsible for completing as assigned, daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas.
- Performs duties while demonstrating a working knowledge of the health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements. Displays safe chemical use and equipment handling for all items within the healthcare environment.
- Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart set up. Removes waste and transports to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste stream handling (i.e. regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous) in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Follows all infection prevention practices, including but not limited to: proper cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Preferred:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous healthcare experience
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 576 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Phoenix, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
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Frequently asked questions
In Phoenix healthcare settings like Catholic Health Initiatives, knowledge of infection prevention and safe chemical handling is highly valued. While formal certifications aren't always mandatory, familiarity with healthcare cleaning standards and PPE use significantly improves your chances in the local job market.
Phoenix sees steady demand for hospital housekeeping professionals, with St. Joseph’s Hospital being a prominent employer. Given its size and reputation, competition can be moderate, but candidates with healthcare experience and a strong understanding of infection control often gain an advantage.
Expect to manage timely cleaning of patient rooms, equipment sanitation, and waste disposal following strict infection control protocols. Your role ensures a safe, hygienic environment supporting patient care, with responsibilities extending to maintaining cleaning supplies and adhering to PPE guidelines.
Key skills include attention to detail in sanitation, knowledge of healthcare-grade disinfectants, safe chemical use, and adherence to infection prevention standards. Interpersonal skills matter too, as you’ll interact with patients and staff, contributing to a positive care environment.
Absolutely. Starting as an environmental services technician opens pathways into supervisory roles, infection control specialties, or facilities management within healthcare. In Phoenix’s expanding medical sector, gaining experience with organizations like Catholic Health Initiatives can boost your progression prospects.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes social justice and health equity, fostering an inclusive environment where housekeeping staff are valued as key contributors to patient experience. Their non-profit status often translates to comprehensive benefits and community-focused workplace practices.
Beyond standard cleaning duties, this role integrates infection prevention deeply into daily tasks, emphasizing patient safety and throughput efficiency. Working here means engaging with a network of 139 hospitals, offering broader healthcare exposure than many local competitors.
Housekeeping technicians in Phoenix hospitals typically earn between $13 and $17 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. At Catholic Health Initiatives, compensation aligns with regional healthcare standards and may include additional benefits reflecting their commitment to employee welfare.
Phoenix’s sprawling layout means commuting times vary widely. Housekeeping employees often balance shifts with traffic patterns, so living closer to St. Joseph's or utilizing public transit can improve work-life balance and punctuality.
Rapid room turnovers demand efficiency and meticulous disinfection to prevent infections. In fast-paced Phoenix hospital settings, maintaining cleaning quality while adhering to time constraints requires strong organizational skills and resilience.