Environmental Services (EVS) Technician — Hospital Housekeeping
Keep patients, families, and staff safe with a spotless environment. As an Environmental Services (EVS) Technician at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), you’ll perform daily and discharge/terminal cleaning that prevents infections and keeps our hospital welcoming. We value teamwork, reliability, and pride in a job well done.
About Us
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is an innovative, non-profit healthcare system anchored by a central hospital in Harrison, Arkansas, and 13 clinics serving the rural communities of North Arkansas. Our continuum of care includes Home Health and Hospice—providing skilled care in the home and compassionate end-of-life support, including our inpatient Hospice House. More than 750 team members—including physicians, physician assistants, and APRNs—deliver a comprehensive range of services close to home. Guided by our values of safety, quality, integrity, and community, our mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare across North Arkansas. Our vision is to be the region’s most trusted and preferred healthcare provider—one patient, one family, one neighbor at a time.
Job Summary
Clean and service patient rooms, clinical areas, and offices according to hospital standards—removing trash and biohazards, dusting, mopping, sanitizing restrooms, restocking supplies, and performing isolation/terminal cleans to support infection prevention.
Key Responsibilities
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Clean patient rooms, bathrooms, and offices; empty waste; restock paper and soap supplies.
- Perform discharge/terminal cleaning including isolation rooms per protocol.
- Dust/damp-dust furniture and equipment; clean inside windows, blinds, vents, and high areas.
- Sweep, wet mop, buff/wax floors, and spot clean carpets; move furniture/equipment as needed.
- Arrange rooms in an orderly fashion and respond to miscellaneous cleaning requests.
- Follow infection-control and PPE procedures; report safety issues promptly; deliver great customer service.
Job Qualifications
Required
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Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; learn and follow cleaning routines with minimal supervision.
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Customer-service mindset; uphold NARMC mission/values and standards of behavior; respond appropriately to isolation and safety situations.
Preferred
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Medical or commercial cleaning experience, ideally in a healthcare setting.
Compensation & Schedule
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Status: Full-time (PRN/part-time may be considered)
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Shifts: Multiple Shifts Available. To be discussed at interview.
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Pay: Competitive hourly rate with differentials where applicable (details during interview)
Why Join Us
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Your work directly supports patient safety and infection prevention.
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Stable, team-oriented department with clear protocols and training.
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Growth path across EVS and facilities operations.
Benefits Overview
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Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan.
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Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas.
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available.
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Basic life insurance and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available.
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Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered.
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Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial.
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401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years.
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Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services.
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AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families.
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On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness.
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Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education.
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Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities.
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Pet insurance and identity theft protection available.
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Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.
