EVS Technician - Environmental Services South - Evening Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain cleanliness and infection control standards across hospital areas and adjacent buildings, with evening shifts and varied hours. The role involves responding to communications by phone or radios and traveling between facilities.

No prior experience is required; High School Diploma preferred. The candidate must stand and walk long periods and follow safety protocols and PPE requirements while working independently after hours.

Qualifications

• Education Required: None Required
• Education Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience Required: No Prior Experience Required
• Must be able to work alone and after hours frequently
• Ability to stand and walk continually
• Follows all safety standards and PPE procedures
• Demonstrates commitment to patient safety and health

Responsibilities

• The Environmental Services Technician maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures.
• Essential duties include cleaning and maintaining areas in a sanitary and attractive condition across the hospital and adjacent buildings; travel between facilities may be required.
• Respond to and initiate communication by phone, handheld radios, pagers, etc.

Skills

Stand/walk long periods

Work after hours

Safety protocols

Patient health advocacy

MSDS/PPE awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1122 Environmental Services South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: Varied Evening Shifts Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics.

CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek. Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024. Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!

Job Description

The Environmental Services Technician maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures.

Essential duties include cleaning and maintaining areas in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition within the hospital and adjacent buildings, which may require traveling from one facility to another. Respond to and initiate communication by phone, handheld radios, pagers etc.

Education

• Education Required: None Required
• Education Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

• Experience Required: No Prior Experience Required

Skills

• Able to work alone and after hours frequently required.
• Able to stand and walk on a continual basis required.
• Observes all safety standards and uses safety work techniques at all times.
• Demonstrates the ability to be an advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.
• Materials Safety Data Sheet and Personal Protective Equipment: portrays awareness of safety protocols

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• N/A

Company Culture

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.