EVS Technician

DHRM; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Central State Hospital in Petersburg, Virginia seeks an EVS Technician to perform cleaning and housekeeping duties in a psychiatric inpatient facility. The role requires adherence to safety practices, ability to operate floor maintenance equipment, and reliable teamwork to maintain a clean environment.

Preferred candidates will have a Virginia driver’s license and experience with cleaning tasks, with background screening and drug testing as part of the pre-employment process.

Qualifications

• Experience performing cleaning tasks in a systematic manner.
• Knowledge of safety practices related to housekeeping work.
• Ability to operate floor maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks in assigned areas following written and oral instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness of the facility in line with established standards.
• Complete employee checklists and required computer-based trainings.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and use cleaning supplies and chemicals properly.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to ensure a clean environment.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety

Customer service

Job description

Title: EVS Technician

State Role Title: 79071

Hiring Range: $35,523.00 - $45,069.00

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of supplies, tools, and chemicals.
• Knowledge of safety practices related to housekeeping work.
• Ability in operating floor maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction to perform required tasks.
• Ability to comprehend, read, and write to complete Employee Checklists for an assigned area.
• Ability to complete required computer-based video trainings.
• Ability to complete TO (therapeutic options) training.
• Ability to safely lift, bend, twist, stoop, stretch, push, pull, climb, and stand for extended periods to functionally move and perform repetitive, manual labor tasks, which can occur in confined spaces, such as closets, elevators, and stairwells.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Skilled in customer service.
• Knowledge of workplace professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Virginia Driver's License.
• Experience in performing cleaning tasks in a systematic manner.

Additional Considerations

• Experience performing cleaning tasks in a mental health facility.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources Department

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026

Applications close: 12 Oct 2026