Environmental Services Tech I

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and教育

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Full‑time Night Shift Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeeper) to maintain clean and sanitary patient areas and support the Environmental Services Department.

The role covers night shifts from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., every other weekend, with emphasis on safety, infection prevention, and teamwork to meet daily cleaning goals for patients and staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Dust, mop, scrub, and polish surfaces.
• Follow established protocols for 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 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.
• Follow safety procedures and infection prevention guidelines.
• Team-oriented approach with a focus on providing excellent service to patients and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sentara Leigh Hospital is seeking a Full‑time, Night Shift, Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeeper) to support the Environmental Services Department.

Hours / Shift

Full‑time, Night shift, working from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., and working every other weekend.

City / State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

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)
• Customer Service experience (Preferred)

Benefits

• 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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are a guiding principle of the organization. We are also a tobacco‑free environment.