Environmental Services Technician I

Shriners Children’s Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Hospitals for Children seeks an Environmental Services Technician I to maintain a clean, sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff, while adhering to infection control standards.

The role involves routine and terminal cleaning, waste handling, and replenishing supplies. A high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ years EVS experience are required, with compensation based on experience across our network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1+ years of EVS experience.
• Experience following infection control standards and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Disinfects and cleans areas assigned, following routine and terminal cleaning procedures.
• Practices universal precautions and disposes of infectious waste per standards.
• Disposes of trash and maintains clean trash containers.
• Disinfects sinks and plumbing fixtures and restocks supplies.
• Checks supplies daily and replenishes as needed.

Skills

Disinfection

Infection control

Universal precautions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Summary

The Environmental Services Technician I is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and aesthetically pleasing environment for patients, visitors, and staff at Shriners Hospitals for Children, ensuring adherence to infection control standards and hospital policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the disinfection of routine & terminal cleaning in areas assigned.
• Practices universal precautions and dispose of infectious waste according to approved standards.
• Disposes of trash, washes and relines trash container.
• Disinfects and cleans sinks and plumbing fixtures.
• Replaces paper and hand hygiene products.
• Checks supplies daily and replaces as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent 1+ years of EVS experience.

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!