EVS Technician - Environmental Services South - Night Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain cleanliness and infection control across hospital facilities. You will work nights, travel between CoxHealth locations as needed, and respond promptly to communications via radio, phone and pagers.

This role emphasizes safety, patient well-being, and adherence to safety procedures. Prior experience is not required, and a high school diploma is preferred for advancement possibilities.

Qualifications

• None required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• No prior experience required

Responsibilities

• Maintains environmental and infection control standards according to hospital policies.
• Cleans and maintains areas in sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition.
• Travels between CoxHealth facilities and responds to communications via phone, radios or pagers.

Skills

Work alone

After hours

Safety standards

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1122 Environmental Services SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:Varied Night ShiftsWork 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob 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 EquivalentExperience: Experience Required: No Prior Experience RequiredSkills: 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 protocolsLicensure/Certification/Registration: N/A