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Great options and great opportunities. At Banner we are a tapestry of cultures and experiences. A workforce that is honored to serve and support the community. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.
As an EVS Lead at Banner Desert Medical Center, you'll step into a dynamic lead role where you'll make a direct impact on patient care and hospital operations every day. This position offers the unique opportunity to lead and mentor a dedicated team of Environmental Services Associates while working alongside them to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety throughout our facility. You'll collaborate closely with hospital leadership to ensure optimal staffing, coordinate hospital-wide projects, and foster a culture that reflects Banner Health's core values of excellence and compassion. Beyond traditional lead duties, you'll have hands-on involvement in training and developing team members, conducting quality assurance inspections, and responding to the dynamic needs of a fast-paced healthcare environment. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in creating a clean, welcoming environment that directly contributes to patient healing and staff satisfaction. If you're ready to advance your career in a mission-driven organization that values leadership at every level, we invite you to join the Banner Health family where your contributions truly make healthcare easier so life can be better.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology, and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country.
If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians, and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs, and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology, and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs, and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.
Position Summary
This position provides leadership and training for environmental services associates while working as a member of the EVS Associate team.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Ensures that staffing plans are carried out properly, and that all areas of the hospital/facility are staffed appropriately. With supervisor, plans completion of hospital-wide projects, ensures consistent service delivery standards in all aspects of the Environmental Services and Linen operations. Gives input to supervisor on quality and timeliness of work performed by environmental services staff.
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Performs cleaning functions in patient rooms, specialty areas, and common areas.
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Works closely with supervisor to train and retrain, recruit, retain, and develop the Environmental Services team members, fostering a culture that reflects the core values and operational policies of our department and the company.
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May supervise staff in the absence of the Environmental Services leader. Makes work assignments and responds to immediate needs by moving staff to various areas of the facility as needed. Moves furniture and sets up rooms for meetings and special functions.
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Assists supervisor in performing Quality Assurance Inspections for review and correction of deficiencies.
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Distributes linens and supplies as needed; takes inventories in assigned areas.
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Works independently with general supervision. Department responsibility only. Customers include staff, patients, visitors, physicians, and vendors. Oversees daily activities of a team of Environmental Services Associates. Makes staffing assignments in absence of supervisor; coordinates cleaning projects as assigned, assists with on-the-job training, provides input to performance evaluations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires the skills, knowledge, and abilities in healthcare environmental services work typically acquired over two or more years of related work experience. Must have leadership skills and be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Must serve as a role model to others in customer service skills, safe work practices, and infection control including hand hygiene. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Basic computer skills in word processing and electronic mail are preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
INTRODUCTION
Great options and great opportunities. At Banner we are a tapestry of cultures and experiences. A workforce that is honored to serve and support the community. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.
As an EVS Lead at Banner Desert Medical Center, you'll step into a dynamic lead role where you'll make a direct impact on patient care and hospital operations every day. This position offers the unique opportunity to lead and mentor a dedicated team of Environmental Services Associates while working alongside them to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety throughout our facility. You'll collaborate closely with hospital leadership to ensure optimal staffing, coordinate hospital-wide projects, and foster a culture that reflects Banner Health's core values of excellence and compassion. Beyond traditional lead duties, you'll have hands-on involvement in training and developing team members, conducting quality assurance inspections, and responding to the dynamic needs of a fast-paced healthcare environment. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in creating a clean, welcoming environment that directly contributes to patient healing and staff satisfaction. If you're ready to advance your career in a mission-driven organization that values leadership at every level, we invite you to join the Banner Health family where your contributions truly make healthcare easier so life can be better.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology, and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country.
If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians, and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs, and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology, and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs, and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.
Position Summary
This position provides leadership and training for environmental services associates while working as a member of the EVS Associate team.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Ensures that staffing plans are carried out properly, and that all areas of the hospital/facility are staffed appropriately. With supervisor, plans completion of hospital-wide projects, ensures consistent service delivery standards in all aspects of the Environmental Services and Linen operations. Gives input to supervisor on quality and timeliness of work performed by environmental services staff.
-
Performs cleaning functions in patient rooms, specialty areas, and common areas.
-
Works closely with supervisor to train and retrain, recruit, retain, and develop the Environmental Services team members, fostering a culture that reflects the core values and operational policies of our department and the company.
-
May supervise staff in the absence of the Environmental Services leader. Makes work assignments and responds to immediate needs by moving staff to various areas of the facility as needed. Moves furniture and sets up rooms for meetings and special functions.
-
Assists supervisor in performing Quality Assurance Inspections for review and correction of deficiencies.
-
Distributes linens and supplies as needed; takes inventories in assigned areas.
-
Works independently with general supervision. Department responsibility only. Customers include staff, patients, visitors, physicians, and vendors. Oversees daily activities of a team of Environmental Services Associates. Makes staffing assignments in absence of supervisor; coordinates cleaning projects as assigned, assists with on-the-job training, provides input to performance evaluations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires the skills, knowledge, and abilities in healthcare environmental services work typically acquired over two or more years of related work experience. Must have leadership skills and be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Must serve as a role model to others in customer service skills, safe work practices, and infection control including hand hygiene. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Basic computer skills in word processing and electronic mail are preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Housekeeping
Verify your occupation's PERM wage tier
Housekeeping roles are typically classified under SOC code 37-2012. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the prevailing wage level your employer must certify before PERM recruitment begins, so you can negotiate salary alignment early.
Target lodging and healthcare employers first
Hotels, hospital systems, and senior care facilities sponsor housekeeping staff more frequently than other sectors because chronic turnover makes domestic recruitment demonstrably difficult, which is exactly the labor market test PERM requires employers to pass.
Document your specialized training and certifications
Gather records of any EPA-compliant chemical handling certifications, infection control training, or OSHA safety credentials before approaching employers. These credentials strengthen the employer's PERM petition by narrowing the qualifying worker definition.
Search for green card sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate's job listings specifically for housekeeping positions where employers have active EB-3 sponsorship history. This saves weeks of outreach to employers who have never filed PERM and aren't likely to start.
Understand how PERM recruitment timelines affect your start date
DOL requires employers to complete a specific recruitment period, typically 30 to 180 days, before submitting the PERM application. Factor this into your job offer negotiations so both you and the employer align on realistic start and sponsorship dates.
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Find Housekeeping JobsHousekeeping Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a housekeeping job qualify for an employment-based green card?
Yes. Housekeeping roles most commonly qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or unskilled worker category, depending on whether the position requires at least two years of training or experience. Your employer sponsors you by filing a PERM labor certification with DOL, followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS. The process leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary status.
How does the green card process for housekeeping differ from an H-1B?
The H-1B requires a specialty occupation and a bachelor's degree, which most housekeeping roles don't meet. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual lottery and no degree requirement for the skilled worker subcategory. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status typically takes two to four years for most nationalities, compared to H-1B's faster approval but temporary status.
Which employers actually sponsor housekeeping workers for green cards?
Hotels, hospital networks, university facilities departments, and large senior living operators are the most consistent sponsors because they employ housekeeping staff at scale and face documented difficulty filling positions long-term. Smaller independent properties rarely have the HR infrastructure to manage PERM. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have verifiable EB-3 sponsorship history in the hospitality and healthcare sectors.
What does the PERM labor market test mean for housekeeping applicants?
Before PERM can be filed, your employer must advertise the housekeeping position through DOL-mandated channels, including job postings and sometimes newspaper ads, and document that no qualified U.S. worker applied. The job description must match the duties you'll actually perform. If the employer tailors the posting too closely to your specific credentials, DOL can audit or deny the application.
Does my nationality affect how long the EB-3 green card process takes?
Yes, significantly. Applicants from countries with high demand, such as India and China, face multi-year backlogs because of per-country annual limits on green card numbers. Nationals from most other countries currently face shorter waits under EB-3. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin published by USCIS to see the current priority date cutoffs for your country before accepting a sponsorship offer.
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