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Housekeeping
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Mesa, AZ, 85212
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : 18.36-18.36 HOUR
Date Posted : 3 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).
*This is a PRN role (Per Diem or As Needed) that is non-benefitted. Must be able to work weekends*
Job Requirements
Preferred:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous healthcare experience
Arizona General Hospital Mesa is a 50 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Mesa, 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
Mesa’s healthcare sector has a steady need for housekeeping personnel, especially in facilities like Catholic Health Initiatives. Growing patient volumes create consistent openings, making it a favorable location for those seeking flexible, per diem housekeeping roles with a focus on infection control and sanitation.
While not always mandatory, certifications in infection prevention or healthcare environmental services can boost your profile in Mesa’s medical centers. Familiarity with PPE protocols and healthcare cleaning standards is highly valued, enhancing your chances at institutions like Catholic Health Initiatives.
Mastering infection control, safe chemical handling, and efficient room turnover protocols are key. Adaptability to fast-paced environments and attention to detail distinguish successful housekeeping professionals, especially in patient-centered care facilities where hygiene directly impacts health outcomes.
Progression often involves gaining experience in workflow coordination, team leadership, and compliance adherence. Demonstrating reliability and knowledge in healthcare sanitation can lead to roles like housekeeping manager, where overseeing staff and quality standards becomes central.
Housekeeping technicians often engage directly with patient areas and infection prevention tasks, requiring specialized cleaning skills. Housepersons might focus more on facility support tasks, so those seeking hands-on sanitization and room preparation often gravitate toward housekeeping roles.
Expect a dynamic environment involving patient room cleaning, equipment sanitation, and waste management aligned with healthcare safety standards. Flexibility is key, as the role often requires weekend shifts and adherence to strict infection prevention protocols.
The organization emphasizes training in infection control, provides up-to-date cleaning supplies, and fosters a culture of safety and respect. Housekeeping staff are recognized as vital contributors to patient experience and the overall care environment.
Housekeeping technicians in Mesa generally earn between $13 and $17 per hour, depending on experience and facility. Given the per diem status, pay may be hourly without benefits, reflecting market rates for healthcare environmental services in this region.