Environmental Services Tech

Northlake Behavioral Health System; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Northlake Behavioral Health System is seeking an Environmental Services Tech to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment throughout the facility, supporting infection prevention and patient safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms and common areas, terminal cleaning after discharge or isolation, disinfecting high-touch surfaces, handling cleaning chemicals safely, and maintaining EVS carts and supplies while collaborating with team members and responding to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous environmental services, housekeeping, custodial, or healthcare cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to follow procedures, maintain attention to detail, and work independently.
• Reliable attendance and commitment to maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, offices, common areas, restrooms, and other assigned areas.
• Perform terminal cleaning following patient discharge, transfer, or isolation precautions.
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces using approved cleaning products and procedures.
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals, equipment, regulated waste, and soiled linens.
• Maintain EVS carts, supplies, and equipment in a clean, organized, and secure manner.
• Respond to cleaning needs, spills, and environmental concerns promptly.
• Identify and report safety hazards, maintenance concerns, and environmental issues.
• Support a safe behavioral health environment by following facility safety procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and maintain professional interactions with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Perform assigned responsibilities during facility emergencies in accordance with organizational procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Reliable attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Title: Environmental Services (EVS) Tech

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Environmental Services Tech

Northlake Behavioral Health System is seeking an Environmental Services Tech to join our team. This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment throughout the facility while supporting infection prevention and patient safety initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, offices, common areas, restrooms, and other assigned areas.

• Perform terminal cleaning following patient discharge, transfer, or isolation precautions.

• Disinfect high-touch surfaces using approved cleaning products and procedures.

• Safely handle cleaning chemicals, equipment, regulated waste, and soiled linens.

• Maintain EVS carts, supplies, and equipment in a clean, organized, and secure manner.

• Respond to cleaning needs, spills, and environmental concerns promptly.

• Identify and report safety hazards, maintenance concerns, and environmental issues.

• Support a safe behavioral health environment by following facility safety procedures.

• Collaborate with team members and maintain professional interactions with patients, visitors, and staff.

• Perform assigned responsibilities during facility emergencies in accordance with organizational procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Previous environmental services, housekeeping, custodial, or healthcare cleaning experience preferred.

• Ability to follow procedures, maintain attention to detail, and work independently.

• Reliable attendance and commitment to maintaining a safe environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northlake Behavioral Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or class.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [e-mail].