Environmental Services Technician - Flexi

Sentara Health Plans; Suffolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is seeking an Environmental Services Technician I for flexible part-time, weekend days. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, sanitary environment in patient rooms, hallways, and common areas, with emphasis on safety and proper waste handling.

Opportunities exist for cross-training and professional growth. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent; previous housekeeping or customer service is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS - High School Grad or Equivalent.
• No specific certification or licensure requirements.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Dusting, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing tasks.
• Follow safe handling protocols for cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Dispose of waste per regulatory standards.
• Respond promptly to spills and urgent cleaning needs.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily cleaning and sanitation goals.
• Adhere to infection prevention guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Reading Comprehension

Service Orientation

Speaking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Environmental Services Technician - FlexiApply: On-Site: Suffolk, VA: Flexible time: Posted Today: JR-105631**City/State**Suffolk, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:**FLEXI-PART TIME, WEEKEND DAYS 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. **Education** HS - High School Grad or Equivalent **Certification/Licensure** No specific certification or licensure requirements **Experience*** ## Previous housekeeping/custodial experience and customer service (Preferred)* ## Required: Communication, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Speaking **Keywords:** Environmental Service Tech, Cleaning, Housekeeping, ESD, custodial, janitorial, hospital 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.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.**Sentara Obici Hospital**, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.**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.