Environmental Services Tech1

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach is seeking a Full-time Senior Environmental Services Technician (Team Lead) for the evening shift. You will supervise EVS staff, assign daily tasks, and ensure high cleanliness and safety standards in patient areas and common spaces.

Requirements include 2 years of Service Associate experience, 1 year of supervisory experience preferred, and CHEST certification within 2 years of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent (Preferred).
• CHEST certification required within 2 years of hire.
• 2 years of Service Associate experience required; 1 year supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas and equipment to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
• Perform cleaning, disinfecting, and organizing patient rooms, hallways, common areas, and workspaces.
• Provide functional supervision by assigning daily tasks to Environmental Services staff and ensuring work is completed to quality standards.
• Train and orient new team members, serving as a resource for ongoing support and guidance.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of staff work to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Respond promptly to spills, urgent cleaning needs, and requests for service from clinical staff.

Skills

Team Leadership

Cleaning & Sanitation

Infection Prevention

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CHEST Certification

Job description

Overview

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Evening Shift, Senior Environmental Services Technician (Team Lead). This role requires maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and staff while providing functional supervision to Environmental Services staff.

Hours/Shift: Swing 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and every other weekend.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas and equipment to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
• Perform cleaning, disinfecting, and organizing patient rooms, hallways, common areas, and workspaces.
• Provide functional supervision by assigning daily tasks to Environmental Services staff and ensuring work is completed to quality standards.
• Train and orient new team members, serving as a resource for ongoing support and guidance.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of staff work to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement and customer service initiatives.
• Respond promptly to spills, urgent cleaning needs, and requests for service from clinical staff.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills, supervising and supporting a team.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards in a healthcare environment.
• Communicate effectively to foster collaboration and provide clear guidance to staff.
• Understand infection prevention practices and proper handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent (Preferred). Certifications: Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) – preferred. CHEST certification required within 2 years of hire.

Experience: 2 years of Service Associate Experience (Required). 1 year of supervisory experience (Strongly Preferred). Previous housekeeping/cleaning experience (Strongly Preferred). 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of high school education (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
• 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus if established system and eligibility criteria are met.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.