Environmental Services Technician I

Sentara Healthcare; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Adoption Reimbursement

Fertility Reimbursement

Surrogacy Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employer 401k

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Paydown

Certification Reimbursement

CEU Access

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, VA, seeks an Environmental Services Technician I for the 3rd shift (night) with rotating weekends. This full-time role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment across patient rooms, hallways, and common areas.

You will follow safety and regulatory standards, handle cleaning chemicals, and work with the team to deliver a high-quality patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of housekeeping/Environmental Services experience, hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of safe cleaning practices and chemical usage.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform damp dusting, mopping, scouring, and other cleaning tasks.
• Clean patient rooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Respond to spills and ensure proper waste disposal.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and operate equipment.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for waste handling and transport.
• Collaborate with team to enhance patient experience.
• Cross-train in other areas and pursue development paths.

Skills

ES experience

Teamwork

Chemical safety

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Position Overview

Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is currently seeking an Environmental Services Technician I for the 3rd (night) shift with rotating weekends. This full‑time position focuses on maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitary environment in assigned areas while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Hours

Monday – Friday: 11pm – 7:30am
Rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping, polishing, and other cleaning tasks.
• Clean patient rooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Respond promptly to spills and ensure proper waste disposal.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and manage all equipment and applications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for waste collection, handling, and transport.
• Collaborate closely with team members to provide the best possible patient experience.
• Assist in cross‑training opportunities in other areas and pursue professional development pathways.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of previous housekeeping or Environmental Services experience (hospital setting strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of safe cleaning practices and chemical usage.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

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 and 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 through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Potential for an annual discretionary bonus based on eligibility criteria

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects the communities we serve. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.