Environmental Services Technician I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with employer match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Parental and Family Caregiver Leave

Educational assistance – loan and debt

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Technician I (Housekeeper) for the Evening Shift. You will maintain patient rooms, hallways, and common areas, following safety and sanitation protocols in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience preferred. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Dusting, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing tasks.
• Follow safety protocols for handling cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Proper collection, handling, and disposal of waste per regulatory standards.
• Respond promptly to spills and urgent cleaning needs.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily cleaning and sanitation goals.
• Ensure infection prevention and sanitation standards are followed.
• Respond to service requests and uphold cleanliness.
• Demonstrate attention to detail to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety procedures

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. 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

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.

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 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 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. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not‑for‑profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!