Environmental Services Tech I

Sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Tuition assistance

Employer 401k match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA is hiring a Full-time Environmental Services Technician I (Housekeeper) for the day shift. The role focuses on keeping patient rooms, hallways and common areas clean and sanitary, following safety protocols for chemicals, and proper waste handling.

The position offers opportunities for cross-training, professional development, and a team-oriented environment delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent required.
• 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience preferred in lieu of High School.
• Housekeeping/Cleaning experience in a medical environment strongly preferred.
• Customer service experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Perform 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.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Princess Anne 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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 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.Click https://youtu.be/4h35Lx2SqTI to hear Sheron tell us about a day in the life of an Environmental Services Technician with Sentara Health.EducationHigh School Grad or Equivalent (Required)Experience1 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)Keywords: Environmental Service Technician, Housekeeper, Janitor, Orderly, Cleaner.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 Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.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.