Environmental Service Technician

MRINetwork; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable full-time contract

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

VA Portland Health Care System in Vancouver, WA / Portland, OR seeks Environmental Service Technicians (EVS) to support a clean, sanitary healthcare environment across VA facilities. Positions cover non-direct patient care areas and vacant exam rooms per infection prevention standards.

Shift availability is varied, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Join a team with stable full-time contracts and opportunities to contribute to veteran care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year custodial/housekeeping/janitorial experience preferred.
• Healthcare or hospital cleaning experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed cleaning procedures and infection control standards.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift and perform physical duties throughout shift.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect restrooms, offices, hallways, elevators, stairwells, common areas, and designated clinic spaces.
• Perform terminal cleaning of vacant exam rooms using hospital-grade disinfectants.
• Empty, sanitize, and reline trash receptacles.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, buff, and maintain floors.
• Restock restroom consumables and janitorial supplies.
• Follow infection prevention and sanitation procedures.
• Utilize microfiber cleaning systems and approved VA cleaning products.
• Properly display wet floor signs and maintain safe work areas.
• Report hazards, maintenance concerns, or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain janitorial closets, equipment, and supplies in accordance with VA standards.
• Respond to urgent cleaning requests within required response times.
• Maintain professionalism while working in an active healthcare environment.

Skills

Custodial experience

Healthcare cleaning

Infection control

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Attendance

Job description

Environmental Service Technician (EVS)

VA Portland Health Care System

Vancouver, WA / Portland, OR

Conducting searches for a dependable and detail-orientedEnvironmental Service Technicians (EVS) to support the VA Portland Health Care System. This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and presentable healthcare environment for Veterans, staff, and visitors across designated VA facilities. This position supports non-direct patient care areas and vacant clinic exam rooms in accordance with VA infection prevention standards, safety protocols, and environmental services procedures.

Shift Availability: Multiple shifts available including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfected restrooms, offices, hallways, elevators, stairwells, common areas, and designated clinic spaces
• Perform terminal cleaning of vacant exam rooms using hospital-grade disinfectants
• Empty, sanitize, and reline trash receptacles
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, buff, and maintain floors
• Restock restroom consumables and janitorial supplies
• Follow infection prevention and sanitation procedures
• Utilize microfiber cleaning systems and approved VA cleaning products
• Properly display wet floor signs and maintain safe work areas
• Report hazards, maintenance concerns, or unsafe conditions immediately
• Maintain janitorial closets, equipment, and supplies in accordance with VA standards
• Respond to urgent cleaning requests within required response times
• Maintain professionalism while working in an active healthcare environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of custodial, housekeeping, environmental services, or janitorial experience preferred
• Healthcare or hospital cleaning experience strongly preferred
• Ability to follow detailed cleaning procedures and infection control standards
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical duties throughout shift
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent attendance and punctuality required

Security & Compliance Requirements

Selected candidates must successfully complete:

• VA onboarding requirements
• Federal background investigation (Tier 1 / NACI)
• Fingerprinting
• Privacy and security awareness training
• Bloodborne pathogen training

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching
• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment and cleaning tools

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to support Veterans and the VA healthcare system
• Stable full-time contract work
• Team-oriented environment
• Professional healthcare support setting
• Competitive compensation

We look forward to connecting with you!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Siter-Neubauer & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.