Environmental Services Tech - Emergency Hire (Evening)

Description

Emergency Hire (Temporary) Environmental Services Technician — Start Your Journey With Us — A Temporary Role Today, A Pathway to Growth Tomorrow! 

• Location: Tacoma, WA | On-Site
• Schedule: Evening Shift| Mon – Fri, 4:45 PM – 1:15 AM
• Hiring Range: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
• Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Looking for a way to get your foot in the door in a community-focused healthcare environment? Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) is hiring an emergency hire Environmental Services Technician to keep our facilities clean, safe, and welcoming. While this is a temporary, non-benefits-eligible position, it's an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, showcase your skills, and potentially grow into future opportunities within the organization. 

What You’Ll Do:

As an Environmental Services Technician, you'll conduct hands-on work, keeping spaces clean and comfortable.

• Provide daily cleaning services for offices, patient areas, bathrooms, waiting areas, and common spaces
• Maintain high sanitation standards to support infection control across the clinic
• Collect and properly dispose of biohazard containers
• Transport trash and soiled linen; distribute fresh linen as needed
• Sanitize reception desks, public furniture, and restrooms regularly
• Refill hand sanitizer stations and restock supplies
• Clean kitchen/lounge areas, including refrigerators, microwaves, counters, and floors
• Assist with moving furniture and spot-cleaning carpets as needed

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six (6) months housecleaning or janitorial experience experience
• Ability to work around contagious diseases/viruses following safety guidelines

Why Ptha?

We are more than a clinic — we're a culturally grounded, patient-first health and wellness center serving the Indigenous community. We value teamwork, integrity, and community well-being. Here, your work has meaning.

• Work in a mission-driven, accredited organization
• Serve a close-knit patient population in an urban reservation setting
• Experience a strong support system and inclusive team culture

Perks Of The Role:

• Meaningful Mission – Contribute to the overall wellness of a tribally operated health organization dedicated to serving the Indigenous community
• Competitive Compensation – Receive a fair salary that reflects your expertise and the impact of your work
• Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where respect and ethics are core values
• Cultural Enrichment – Work in an organization that values and integrates Indigenous traditions, community care, and cultural sensitivity
• Stability & Impact – Be part of a long-standing, accredited institution that plays a vital role in community health and development

If you’re looking to join a team that supports the health and wellness of the community — we’d encourage you to apply!

In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.