Healthcare Environmental Services Technician

Veterans Health Administration; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Richmond, VA, is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to perform a full range of cleaning and housekeeping duties in patient areas. The role supports infection control initiatives and requires adherence to safety protocols.

Typical duties include sanitizing rooms, vacuuming, waste removal, and responding quickly to spills. Work schedules vary, with days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays possible.

Qualifications

• Experience performing cleaning tasks in health care, hotel, or similar environments.
• Proficiency in following infection control, safety, and environmental protocols.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize patient rooms, wards, offices, corridors, restrooms, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, scrub floors, vacuum carpets, and polish surfaces.
• Remove trash per safety procedures, including regulated waste.
• Respond promptly to spills and maintain hazard-free environments.

Skills

Custodian experience

Housekeeping

Infection control

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Richmond, VA, is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to perform a full range of cleaning and housekeeping duties in patient areas. The role supports infection control initiatives and requires adherence to safety protocols.

Typical duties include sanitizing rooms, vacuuming, waste removal, and responding quickly to spills. Work schedules vary, with days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays possible.