Environmental Services Technician

Chatham Commons; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Commons is seeking an Environmental Services Technician with maintenance responsibilities to keep resident rooms, common areas, and facilities clean, safe, and well-maintained.

You will balance thorough housekeeping with light maintenance tasks, support infection control, and contribute to a comfortable living environment for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in housekeeping, environmental services, maintenance, or custodial services preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, common areas, offices and restrooms according to standards.
• Perform routine floor care: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing.
• Store and use cleaning chemicals safely per guidelines.
• Remove trash and waste per policy and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor inventory and notify leadership when restocking is needed.
• Support infection control practices and safety protocols.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks and light repairs when needed.
• Assist with room set-ups, furniture moves, and equipment relocation.
• Report hazards or equipment issues promptly.

Skills

Housekeeping

Sanitation

Infection control

Basic maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Nature & scope

The Environmental Services Technician (EVS) with Maintenance Responsibilities is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for residents, visitors, and team members. This role performs daily housekeeping and sanitation duties while also assisting with basic maintenance, light repairs, preventative maintenance, and facility upkeep. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to balance cleanliness standards with hand-on maintenance support in a senior living environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Environmental Services / Housekeeping

• Clean and sanitize resident rooms, common areas, offices, restrooms, and other assigned spaces according to established standards.
• Perform routine floor care (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing/buffing as assigned).
• Properly handle, store, and use cleaning chemicals and supplies in compliance with safety guidelines.
• Remove trash and biohazard waste per policy and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and notify leadership when restocking is needed.
• Support infection control practices and adhere to all safety protocols.

Maintenance Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance and light repairs (e.g., changing light bulbs, minor plumbing fixes, replacing filters, tightening fixtures, basic painting/patching).
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks and routine facility inspections.
• Respond to maintenance work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with room set-ups, furniture moves, and equipment relocation as needed.
• Report safety hazards, equipment issues, or building concerns promptly to the Area Maintenance Manager or Executive Director.
• Any other related duties assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in housekeeping, environmental services, maintenance, or custodial services preferred.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safety procedures.
• General knowledge of basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.