Environmental Services Technician

Sentara Hospitals; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring an Environmental Services Technician I (Housekeeper) for the Evening Shift to support the Environmental Services Department in Virginia Beach, VA.

The role is full-time, evenings 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with every other weekend. Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing, waste handling, and following infection prevention guidelines to maintain a safe patient and staff environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year housekeeping/ESD experience preferred.
• Environmental Service/Housekeeping experience strongly preferred.
• Customer service experience strongly preferred.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Second (Evenings)

Overview

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring an Evening Shift, 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.

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 (Required)

Experience

• 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education (Preferred)
• Environmental Service/Housekeeping Experience (Strongly Preferred)
• Customer Service Experience (Strongly Preferred)

Keywords

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

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.08 - $26.26 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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.

About Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

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