Environmental Service Technician - Housekeeping

Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California, renowned for its exceptional clinical performance and dedication to patient care. Ranked in the top 5 percent nationally among more than 4,500 hospitals, Desert Valley Hospital has earned numerous prestigious awards, including the Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award, and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. These accomplishments reflect the hospital’s unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care in serving its community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Desert Valley Hospital benefits from a broader network of hospitals dedicated to providing superior healthcare services. The hospital, alongside Desert Valley Medical Group, offers a wide range of essential medical services such as heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services, and more, ensuring comprehensive care for patients across various medical needs. At Desert Valley Hospital, the environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring dedicated healthcare workers who take pride in serving an underserved community. The hospital fosters a culture grounded in the core values of quality, compassion, and community engagement. It offers an inclusive work environment where employees are supported to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives. The role of Environmental Service Technician at Desert Valley Hospital is crucial in maintaining the hospital’s high standards for cleanliness and infection control. This role is especially important in a healthcare facility setting, where maintaining a sanitary environment directly impacts patient safety and overall healthcare quality. Environmental Service Technicians are responsible for cleaning patient rooms, common areas, and support spaces across the hospital and adjacent buildings, ensuring all areas meet rigorous cleanliness standards. The technicians travel between multiple facilities, often independently, to perform their duties efficiently and effectively. Communication is a vital part of the role, involving the use of phones, handheld radios, and pagers to coordinate tasks and respond promptly to changing needs within the hospital. Desert Valley Hospital supports its Environmental Service Technicians with competitive compensation, currently estimated at $21.00 per hour, and offers flexibility through employment as a contractor status with a variable per diem shift arrangement. Employees at Desert Valley Hospital enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package tailored to support individual needs. Benefits include paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of voluntary benefit options. This benefits package underscores the hospital’s dedication to ensuring the well-being and professional advancement of its workforce. Joining Desert Valley Hospital means becoming part of an award-winning team committed to delivering excellence in patient care through teamwork, respect, and integrity. The hospital welcomes individuals who seek to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values quality, compassion, and community service in every aspect of its operations.

• One year of knowledge within acute care hospital environmental service techniques, practices and procedures preferred
• high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• ability to read, understand and communicate effectively