<p>Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona — Southern Arizona's longest continually operating hospital, founded in 1880 — is seeking an EVS Associate III Floor Tech to join its Environmental Services team. This role is central to maintaining a safe, sanitary, and welcoming care environment across one of Tucson's premier medical centers, home to the nationally recognized Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute. The position offers stable hospital employment with a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to contribute directly to patient safety and experience at a destination-level facility.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off (PTO)</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-facility environmental cleaning responsibilities across an acute care hospital campus with multiple specialized service lines</li> <li>Floor care duties include dust mopping, wet mopping, burnishing, stripping, and refinishing of all tile surfaces</li> <li>Carpet care responsibilities: vacuuming and deep carpet cleaning</li> <li>Germicidal surface sanitization of all facility areas in compliance with healthcare infection control standards</li> <li>Wall, door, and baseboard cleaning; trash removal; and linen and laundry delivery</li> <li>Removal of both infectious and non-infectious waste per regulatory protocols</li> <li>Project cleaning assignments in designated areas as directed</li> <li>Accurate recordkeeping including discharge logs, pager sign-out sheets, cart sign-out sheets, and Kronos time corrections</li> <li>Facility serves as a destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care, and bariatric surgery</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Knowledge of floor care equipment operation (buffers, burnishers, extractors, and related heavy cleaning machinery)</li> <li>Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions in English</li> <li>Strong prioritization skills and customer service orientation in a patient-care environment</li> <li>High school diploma or equivalent preferred</li> <li>Previous housekeeping or EVS experience in a healthcare setting preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson is a vibrant desert city of nearly one million residents nestled in the Sonoran Desert, offering year-round sunshine, a low cost of living relative to other major Arizona metros, and exceptional outdoor recreation including hiking in Saguaro National Park, the Santa Catalina Mountains, and world-class cycling trails. The city is home to the University of Arizona, a thriving arts and food scene, and a rich multicultural heritage — making it an appealing destination for professionals seeking an active, affordable lifestyle with the amenities of a major metropolitan area. Phoenix is approximately 110 miles to the north, providing easy access to a major international hub.</p>