Environmental Service Technician

Sentara Hospitals; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring an Environmental Services Technician I (Housekeeper) for full-time day shift in Virginia Beach, VA. The role focuses on cleaning patient rooms, hallways and common areas by performing damp dusting, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing with strict adherence to infection prevention standards.

You will work Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with every other weekend, and have opportunities for cross-training and professional growth within a

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent is required.
• 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Follow safety and sanitation protocols for cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Respond to spills and service requests; ensure proper waste disposal.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily cleaning goals and infection prevention standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Day Shift, Environmental Service Tech I (Housekeeper) in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Shift/Hours

Full-time, Day Shift, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and every other weekend.

The Environmental Services Technician I is responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitary environment in assigned areas. This role requires safe work practices, including the proper use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and applications such as damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping, and polishing. The Technician also ensures compliance with regulatory standards for waste collection, handling, and transport.

As an Environmental Services Technician, you will play a key role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for patients, their families, and staff. Your primary duties include cleaning patient rooms, hallways, and common areas, responding to spills, and ensuring proper waste disposal. This position offers opportunities to cross-train in other areas, along with pathways for professional development and career growth. Success in this role requires exceptional teamwork and collaboration, with a shared commitment to delivering the best possible experience and care for our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Perform tasks such as dusting, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.
• Follow established protocols for the safe handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Ensure proper collection, handling, and disposal of waste according to regulatory standards.
• Respond promptly to spills and urgent cleaning needs.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily cleaning and sanitation goals.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation protocols and infection prevention standards.
• Respond promptly to service requests and uphold a high standard of cleanliness.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and infection prevention guidelines.
• A team-oriented approach with a focus on providing excellent service to patients and staff.

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)

Experience

• 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education (Preferred)
• Housekeeping/Cleaning Experience in a Medical Environment (Strongly Preferred)
• Customer Service experience (Strongly Preferred)

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.08 - $26.26 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital , located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region's only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,00