EVS Technician - Environmental Services South - Night Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain sanitary conditions and infection control across hospital facilities, including travel between sites. The role requires cleaning, safety adherence, and responding to communications via phone or radios, often during night shifts.

Education can be None; a high school diploma is preferred, and no prior experience is required. The position supports 40-hour weeks with night shifts at CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO.

Qualifications

• Education: None required; HS diploma preferred.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• Safety standards and PPE awareness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental and infection control standards in hospital and nearby buildings.
• Clean and maintain areas to sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition.
• Respond to communications by phone, radios, pagers, etc.

Skills

Able to work alone

After hours work

Stand/walk continually

Safety protocols

Patient safety advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

None Required

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

About CoxHealth

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.

Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

Vision

To be the best for those who need us.

Values

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

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.