Senior Environmental Services Tech

Sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sentara in Virginia Beach is seeking a Full-time Senior Environmental Services Technician (Team Lead) to ensure a clean and sanitary environment. You will supervise team members while maintaining high standards in healthcare cleaning practices.

Responsibilities include training new staff, responding to cleaning needs, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and educational assistance, supporting staff's personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education.
• 2 years of Service Associate Experience required.
• 1 year of supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Train and orient new Environmental Services team members.
• Monitor quality of work to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Knowledge of infection prevention

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST)

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftSecond (Evenings)Overview:Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Evening Shift, Senior Environmental Services Technician (Team Lead).Hours/Shift: 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 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.In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining assigned areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition, ensuring an appropriate and sanitary environment. As a leader within the Environmental Services team, you will also provide training, guidance, and support to colleagues, contributing to a positive and collaborative work culture.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 EducationJob Qualifications:EducationHigh School Grad or Equivalent (Preferred)CertificationsCertified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) - Certification - Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) (Preferred)Experience2 Years of Service Associate Experience (Required)1 Year Supervisory Experience (Strongly Preferred)Previous Housekeeping/Cleaning Experience (Strongly Preferred)1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education (Preferred)Keywords: Senior Environmental Services Technician, Team Lead ESD, Environmental Services Technician, Housekeeper, Janitor, Orderly.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, Dental, Vision plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000Paid Time Off and Sick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k/403B with Employer MatchTuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild EducationStudent Debt Pay Down – $10,000Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional developmentPet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanColleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metSentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.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.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.