Environmental Services Tech I

Sentara; Virginia, Virginia Beach (MN, VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an Environmental Services Technician I to join their dedicated team. This full-time position involves maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff, with responsibilities including cleaning patient rooms, hallways, and common areas. The role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a supportive team. With a commitment to excellence in patient care, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community while enjoying a range of benefits and a pathway for career growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Qualifications

• 1 year of housekeeping experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and infection prevention guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas including patient rooms and common areas.
• Respond promptly to spills and urgent cleaning needs.
• Ensure proper waste disposal and compliance with sanitation protocols.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cleaning

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Second (Evenings)

Overview:

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeeper) to support the Environmental Services Department.

Hours/Shift: Full-time, Evening Shift from 3 p.m. to 11 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.

Click https://youtu.be/4h35Lx2SqTI to hear Sheron tell us about a day in the life of an Environmental Services Technician with Sentara Healthcare.

Education
* High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience
* 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education

Keywords: Environmental Services, Cleaning, Housekeeping, Housekeeper, ESD, Cleaning, Custodian, Janitor

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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

* 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

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 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.