EVS Tech I : EVS Hoag Newport Beach

Hoag Health System; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, CA is seeking an Environmental Services Technician I to perform daily cleaning of patient rooms, treatment areas, restrooms, and associated spaces, following established policies and safety standards.

You will operate cleaning equipment, manage waste and linens, and maintain supplies while projecting professionalism in communication and appearance.

The role emphasizes outstanding customer service and teamwork within a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, speak, understand English and follow written and verbal directions.
• Preferred: High School diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills (email, training courses) with minimal assistance.
• Previous hospital and/or hospitality housekeeping experience preferred.
• Experience with cleaning equipment such as vacuums, extractors, bovac, roto.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily cleaning and supplies for patient rooms, treatment rooms, restrooms, and other areas.
• Uses cleaning equipment and supplies per SOPs and maintains safety.
• Removes trash and soiled linens; maintains professional appearance.
• Demonstrates outstanding customer service and supports patient interactions.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Extractors

Bovac

Roto

Job description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Environmental Services Technician I contributes to the effective operations of the Environmental Services department by daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, treatment rooms, restrooms, utility rooms, nurseries, nursing stations, lounges, offices, waiting areas, and other areas as assigned in accordance with standard policies and procedures. Uses applicable cleaning equipment, products, and supplies in performance of job responsibilities. Removes trash and linen from the facility. Projects an image of professionalism in both verbal and non-verbal communication, appearance and conduct. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. This knowledge may include the use of specialized equipment, Quality Control requirements, and preventive maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Environmental Services Technician I contributes to the effective operations of the Environmental Services department by daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, treatment rooms, restrooms, utility rooms, nurseries, nursing stations, lounges, offices, waiting areas, and other areas as assigned in accordance with standard policies and procedures. Uses applicable cleaning equipment, products, and supplies in performance of job responsibilities. Removes trash and linen from the facility. Projects an image of professionalism in both verbal and non-verbal communication, appearance and conduct. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. This knowledge may include the use of specialized equipment, Quality Control requirements, and preventive maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates outstanding customer service and “owns” successful patient/customer interactions while providing safe and high-quality cleaning standards including recognizing, comprehending, and following the meaning of designated signs, symbols, and written instructions as trained.

The EVS Tech I performs a variety of general daily cleaning tasks to maintain patient care areas which includes isolation rooms, discharges, offices, corridors, bathrooms, public areas, collecting regular trash, regulated medical waste, soiled linens, vacuuming and other assigned areas of the facility (discharges not to exceed more than 75% of daily shift time).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required: Ability to read, speak, understand, and follow written and verbal directions in English with a basic range of comprehension sufficient for understanding job specific forms, documents, signs, symbols and written instructions. Recognizes and comprehends emergency and urgent situations and is able to react and communicate so others understand.

Preferred: High School graduate or GED. Basic computer skills to include the ability to utilize email program and complete computer-based training courses with minimal assistance. Previous hospital and/or hospitality housekeeping experience. Experience with the operation of a variety of cleaning equipment such as vacuums, extractors, bovac, roto.

License Required

Valid California driver’s license required for those who are authorized to operate Hoag vehicles.

License Preferred

N/A

Certifications Required

N/A

Certifications Preferred

N/A

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.