Environmental Service Technician

Williamston House; Williamston (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamston House is seeking an Environmental Services Technician with maintenance responsibilities to keep resident rooms, common areas, and facilities clean, safe, and well-maintained.

The role combines housekeeping duties with light maintenance tasks in a senior living setting. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing cleaning standards with hands-on maintenance support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in housekeeping or maintenance preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, common areas, offices, restrooms, and other spaces according to standards.
• Perform routine floor care (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing/buffing).
• Properly handle, store, and use cleaning chemicals and supplies safely.
• Remove trash and biohazard waste per policy and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and notify leadership when restocking is needed.
• Support infection control practices and adhere to safety protocols.
• Perform basic maintenance and light repairs (e.g., changing bulbs, minor plumbing fixes, replacing filters).
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks and routine facility inspections.
• Respond to maintenance work orders in a timely manner.
• Assist with room set-ups, furniture moves, and equipment relocation.
• Report safety hazards or issues to the Area Maintenance Manager/Executive Director.

Skills

Diploma/GED

Housekeeping experience

Chemicals & safety

Maintenance basics

Follow instructions

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Nature & scope

The Environmental Services Technician (EVS) with Maintenance Responsibilities is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors, and team members. This role performs daily housekeeping and sanitation duties while also assisting with basic maintenance, light repairs, preventative maintenance, and facility upkeep. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to balance cleanliness standards with hand-on maintenance support in a senior living environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Environmental Services / Housekeeping

• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, common areas, offices, restrooms, and other assigned spaces according to established standards.
• Perform routine floor care (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing/buffing as assigned).
• Properly handle, store, and use cleaning chemicals and supplies in compliance with safety guidelines.
• Remove trash and biohazard waste per policy and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and notify leadership when restocking is needed.
• Support infection control practices and adhere to all safety protocols.

Maintenance Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance and light repairs (e.g., changing light bulbs, minor plumbing fixes, replacing filters, tightening fixtures, basic painting/patching).
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks and routine facility inspections.
• Respond to maintenance work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with room set-ups, furniture moves, and equipment relocation as needed.
• Report safety hazards, equipment issues, or building concerns promptly to the Area Maintenance Manager or Executive Director.
• Any other related duties assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in housekeeping, environmental services, maintenance, or custodial services preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safety procedures.
• General knowledge of basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.