Senior Environmental Service Tech

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption and Fertility Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Student Debt Pay Down

Legal Resources Plan

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Norfolk, VA, is seeking a Full-time, Night Shift Senior Environmental Services Technician (Team Lead). This role requires supervising staff while ensuring high cleanliness standards across patient areas. Responsibilities include training new team members, responding to urgent cleaning needs, and monitoring compliance with health regulations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant experience, and strong supervisory skills. Join a committed team dedicated to providing a sanitary environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or environmental services.
• Capability to supervise and train staff.
• Strong understanding of cleaning protocols and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of assigned areas.
• Oversee daily tasks of Environmental Services staff.
• Respond to urgent cleaning requests promptly.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Knowledge of infection prevention

Leadership skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Overview

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Night Shift, Senior Environmental Services Technician (Team Lead).

11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and work every other weekend.

The Senior Environmental Services Technician plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This position combines hands‑on service with functional supervision of environmental services staff to ensure high‑quality standards are consistently met in assigned areas.

Location & Shift

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Work Shift: Third (Nights)

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas and equipment to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
• Perform tasks such as cleaning, disinfecting, and organizing patient rooms, hallways, common areas, and workspaces.
• Provide functional supervision by assigning daily tasks to Environmental Services staff and ensuring work is completed to quality standards.
• Train and orient new team members, serving as a resource for ongoing support and guidance.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of staff work to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement and customer service initiatives.
• Respond promptly to spills, urgent cleaning needs, and requests for service from clinical staff.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to supervise and support a team.
• A detail‑oriented individual who can maintain high cleanliness standards in a healthcare environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and provide clear guidance to staff.
• Knowledge of infection prevention practices and proper handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

CHEST Certification required within 2 years of hire date.

1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification / Licensure

• Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) - Certification - Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) (Preferred)

Experience

• 2 Years Service Associate (Required)
• 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education
• Supervisor Experience (Preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

About Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525‑bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high‑quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state‑of‑the‑art neonatal intensive care unit.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000‑member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

Remote Work Information

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.