EVS Technician - Environmental Services South - Night Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain cleanliness and infection control across the hospital and related facilities. The role involves cleaning, sanitizing, and ensuring sanitary, orderly spaces, with occasional travel between sites and after-hours coverage.

Strong safety awareness, the ability to work independently, and commitment to patient safety are valued. Education is flexible (HS diploma preferred); no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to follow safety standards and PPE procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to patient safety and rights.

Responsibilities

• Maintains environmental and infection control standards.
• Cleans and maintains hospital areas in sanitary, orderly condition.
• Travels between CoxHealth facilities as needed.
• Responds to communications by phone, radios, pagers, etc.

Skills

Stamina

Safety awareness

Independent work

Stand/walk for long periods

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 Night Shifts

Work Shift

Night 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, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

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