Hospital Environmental Services Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Louisville VAMC seeks an Environmental Services Technician to perform cleaning tasks across patient care and support areas including sweeping, dusting, mopping, sanitizing, and disinfecting.

You will operate a range of powered cleaning equipment, handle linens and waste, restock supplies, and maintain a clean, safe environment on different shifts. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and dexterity in indoor settings.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform environmental services duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks using powered equipment to clean rooms, areas, furniture and fixtures.
• Make beds and change linens; collect and transport soiled linens.
• Remove, transport, dispose and store general waste and regulated medical waste.
• Deliver clean linen and supplies; check and replenish consumables such as soap and tissue.
• Handle sharps properly and replace containers as needed.
• Work full-time across various shifts; physically capable of moving items over 50 pounds.

Skills

Dexterity

Safety

Follow directions

Reliability

Housekeeping aptitude

Tools

Buffing/polishing machines

Rotary floor machines

Vacuum cleaners

Pressure washers

Steam cleaners

Burnishers

Scrubbers (automatic)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Louisville VAMC seeks an Environmental Services Technician to perform cleaning tasks across patient care and support areas including sweeping, dusting, mopping, sanitizing, and disinfecting.

You will operate a range of powered cleaning equipment, handle linens and waste, restock supplies, and maintain a clean, safe environment on different shifts. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and dexterity in indoor settings.