LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN

DHRM; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DHRM in Virginia seeks a Lead Environmental Services Technician at Eastern State Hospital to lead housekeeping duties and maintain clean, sanitary conditions for residents and staff.

The role includes assisting with training, guiding Environmental Services Technicians, and ensuring safety and compliance in a hospital setting. The position requires experience with floor care, carpet cleaning, and waste disposal.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining floors, hallways, resident areas, dining areas, etc.
• Experience with buffers, strippers, refinishing and vacuuming to include carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning.
• Experience with disposal of trash and hazardous waste.
• Experience with cleaning and maintenance of housekeeping equipment and storage.

Responsibilities

• This position serves as a lead and performs a variety of housekeeping duties with positive expectations; to ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions are maintained for residents and employees. The Lead Environmental Services Technician assists with training of new hires and is a resource for the current Environmental Services Technicians when needed.

Skills

Floor maintenance

Carpet cleaning

Waste disposal

Equipment maintenance

Tools

Buffers

Strippers

Refinishing equipment

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Title: LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN

State Role Title: Hsekeep &/or Apparel Worker I

Hiring Range: $38,850 - $52,143

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position serves as a lead and performs a variety of housekeeping duties with positive expectations; to ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions are maintained for residents and employees. The Lead Environmental Services Technician assists with training of new hires and is a resource for the current Environmental Services Technicians when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience maintaining floors, hallways, resident areas, dining areas, etc.
• Experience with buffers, strippers, refinishing and vacuuming to include carpet cleaning and upholstery cleaning.
• Experience with disposal of trash and hazardous waste.
• Experience with cleaning and maintenance of housekeeping equipment and storage.

Additional Considerations

Experience working in a hospital or inpatient setting.

Contact Information

Name: Eastern State Hospital

Phone: [phone]

Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time