Environmental Services Technician

The Gardens of Hendersonville; Hendersonville, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community is seeking an Environmental Services Technician responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety for residents and staff. The role involves daily housekeeping tasks and basic maintenance duties, ensuring a well-maintained environment. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented and able to follow safety protocols. Previous experience in environmental services, along with a high school diploma or GED, is preferred. Reliable transportation and consistent attendance are also required.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping, environmental services, maintenance, or custodial services preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety procedures.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment.
• Perform daily housekeeping and sanitation duties.
• Assist with basic maintenance and light repairs.

Skills

Cleanliness standards

Attention to detail

Basic maintenance skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

Basic maintenance tools

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 hands‑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.