Environmental Services Technician I-LGH/ FT Variable hours

Centra Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to perform cleaning and disinfection in patient care areas, following AIDET principles and germicidal standards. You will handle floor care, windows, bathrooms, and baseboards, while using appropriate PPE and safe waste procedures.

Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and health-care housekeeping experience; recognized certifications are encouraged. The role is hourly with a competitive wage range.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infection prevention precautions and PPE usage.
• Familiar with disinfectants, dwell times, and safe handling.
• Commitment to safety and sanitation protocols in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Complete cleaning and disinfecting tasks in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Stock cleaning supplies and maintain carts and closets.
• Follow established cleaning processes and safety rules for waste handling.

Skills

Infection prevention awareness

PPE protocol

Disinfectant/dwell time knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Environmental Services Technician performs a variety of housekeeping duties to maintain the facilities and patient care areas. Customer service is emphasized using the AIDET technique. The Environmental Services Technician is to maintain prescribed standards of cleanliness for assigned areas using germicidal solutions. Follows prescribed procedures and posted work schedules. Procedures may include utilizing chemicals and cleaning agents to maintain prescribed standards of cleanliness. Performs general cleaning consisting of floor cleaning emptying trash cleaning bathrooms including showers wiping down walls and cleaning windows. May also operate floor equipment to strip scrub and refinish floors shampoo carpets and clean baseboards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to complete cleaning/disinfecting assignments in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Demonstrates ability to gather appropriate cleaning supplies and stock cleaning cart and supply closet.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize Infection Prevention precautions signage and explain meaning of each.
• Demonstrates ability to don and doff appropriate PPE in the proper sequence.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and apply disinfectant to various surfaces for effective pathogen kill.
• Demonstrate knowledge about dwell time for disinfectants.
• Demonstrate ability to follow a defined cleaning process.
• Demonstrate adherence to safety protocols around waste handling, transport, and disposal.
• Demonstrate ability to follow duty assignments as assigned from their immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrate proficiency in floor care, linen distribution, and procedural areas.
• Demonstrate ability to utilize a mobile device for communication and completing duty assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Minimum: None

Education Preferred: High school graduate or GED equivalent

Work Experience Minimum: None

Work Experience Preferred: Housekeeping experience in a health care setting.

Licenses & Certifications Minimum: None

Licenses & Certifications Preferred: Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician, Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician, through Association for the Healthcare Environmental or other relevant certifications.

Salary Range: $15.90 - $22.26 / Hour