Environmental Services Technician I

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, VA is seeking an Environmental Services Tech I for a full-time day shift with rotating weekends. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, hallways, and common areas, responding to spills, and ensuring safe waste disposal, all while upholding sanitary standards.

The role offers potential cross-training and pathways for growth within a collaborative hospital environment. Prior hospital housekeeping experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent is required or alternative experience considered.
• 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience can supplement education.
• Strong teamwork and safety awareness in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms, hallways, and common areas to keep a sanitary environment.
• Respond to spills and ensure proper waste disposal in assigned areas.
• Follow safe cleaning practices and regulatory standards; cross-train as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

1 year of previous housekeeping/ESD experience can be considered in lieu of High School education

Job description

Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is currently seeking an Environmental Services Tech I. This is a full time, day (1st) shift position with rotating weekends.

Hours

• Monday - Friday: 7am - 3:30pm

• Rotating Weekends

Overview

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.

Education

• High School Grad or Equivalent

• 1 year of previous housekeeping/ESD experience can be considered in lieu of High School education

Experience

• Previous housekeeping/ESD experience in a hospital setting (Strongly Preferred)