Environmental Cleaning Services (EVS) Tech, Days

Samaritan; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan is seeking an Environmental Services Tech I to support a clean, sanitary environment essential for quality care. The role requires adhering to safety and infection control standards and working 7:00am-3:30pm with rotating weekends in a full-time capacity.

The position emphasizes professionalism, teamwork, and the ability to follow detailed cleaning protocols across hospital facilities, Professional Center, and Pioneer Medical Center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of Environmental Services experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ability to use ladders.
• Demonstrates competency with department equipment.
• Strong safety and infection control awareness.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms, surfaces, and beds.
• Clean all areas of the hospital, professional center, and Pioneer Medical Center.
• Remove trash and replace liners with clean bags.
• Clean lighting fixtures and high areas.
• Deliver clean linen and handle soiled linen.
• Maintain safety and infection control practices while performing duties.
• Coordinate with team and communicate professionally.

Skills

Environmental Services

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Ladder use

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Mops and cleaners

Vacuum cleaners

Ladders

Job description

Job Category: Facilities & Support Services

Requisition Number: EVSTE004783

• Posted : October 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $19.47 USD to $24.24 USD

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

Our Mission

All of us, for each of you, every time.

Our Vision

Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.

Our Values

At Samaritan, we do more than deliver healthcare - we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community every day. We're committed to creating an exceptional workplace where professionals feel valued, supported, and inspired to provide outstanding care to every patient we serve.

The Environmental Services Tech I is responsible for a variety of environmental services duties to ensure a clean, sanitary, pleasant environment essential for quality care of patients, visitors, and staff. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of Environmental Services along with having the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.

This is a full-time position working various days of the week from 7:00am-3:30pm including rotating weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cleans patient rooms: washes ceilings, walls, windows, and shades. Wipes down all surfaces, dusts, mops, and wet mops. Strips, washes, and makes beds.
• Cleans in all areas of the Hospital, Professional Center, and Pioneer Medical Center.
• Picks up garbage, washes wastebaskets, relines with clean plastic liners.
• Cleans lighting fixtures, tops of doors, vents, and other high areas.
• Removes and replaces cubicle curtains, shower curtains. Washes cubicle strings and shower curtains.
• Cleans patient, public, and staff restrooms.
• Cleans ice machines. Defrosts and cleans refrigerators.
• Washes sinks, plumbing fixtures, drinking fountains, stainless steel mirrors, furniture, equipment, and casters.
• Cleans occupied and terminated isolation rooms.
• Delivers clean linen. Picks up soiled linen.
• Will be available by page, phone, or radio while on duty, with no reports of non‑response.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The individual in this position reports to the Environmental Services Director. This position works closely with all hospital staff and other Environmental Services staff in order to provide a clean, sanitary, pleasant environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education:
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience:
• One year of Environmental Services experience preferred
• Ability to read and write and follow oral and written instructions. Must be alert to hazards.
• Knowledge of common cleaning supplies and equipment; mops, dry and wet vacuums.
• Ability to use ladders.
• Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.
• Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
• Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.

As a Samaritan professional, you will be asked to commit to being part of a culture grounded in our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy that brings service and operational excellence to life each day while creating an exceptional experience for our patients, professionals, physicians, and students. Additionally, how we present ourselves matters, and adherence to our Professional Appearance Policy reflects the pride, respect, and professionalism we bring to those we serve.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in General Studies or related field.

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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