EVS - Transport Tech - Environmental Services - South

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain cleanliness and infection control standards across hospital facilities. The role requires the ability to work evenings and stand for long periods, with emphasis on safety and patient health.

You will respond to communications and coordinate with other teams, ensuring a sanitary, safe environment in a large hospital system that serves multiple counties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work independently and after hours.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Commitment to safety standards and PPE procedures.
• Capable of following infection-control and sanitation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental cleanliness and infection control across hospital areas.
• Respond to communications via phone, pagers, and radios to coordinate tasks.

Skills

Independent worker

After-hours availability

Stamina to stand/walk

Safety compliance

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: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM 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, 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).

Accolades and Recognition

• 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)

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

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.

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.