Environmental Services Tech 1

City / State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview :

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Night Shift, Environmental Service Tech I (Housekeeper) in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Full-time, Night Shift, from 11 p.m. to 7 : 30 a.m., and work every other weekend.

The Environmental Services Technician I is responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitary environment in assigned areas. This role requires safe work practices, including the proper use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and applications such as damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping, and polishing. The Technician also ensures compliance with regulatory standards for waste collection, handling, and transport.

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

As an Environmental Services Technician, you will play a key role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for patients, their families, and staff. Your primary duties include cleaning patient rooms, hallways, and common areas, responding to spills, and ensuring proper waste disposal. This position offers opportunities to cross-train in other areas, along with pathways for professional development and career growth. Success in this role requires exceptional teamwork and collaboration, with a shared commitment to delivering the best possible experience and care for our patients.

Key Responsibilities :

Maintain assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.

Perform tasks such as dusting, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.

Follow established protocols for the safe handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Ensure proper collection, handling, and disposal of waste according to regulatory standards.

Respond promptly to spills and urgent cleaning needs.

Collaborate with team members to meet daily cleaning and sanitation goals.

Ensure compliance with sanitation protocols and infection prevention standards.

Respond promptly to service requests and uphold a high standard of cleanliness.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Ability to follow safety procedures and infection prevention guidelines.

A team-oriented approach with a focus on providing excellent service to patients and staff.

Click https : / / youtu.be / 4h35Lx2SqTI to hear Sheron tell us about a day in the life of an Environmental Services Technician with Sentara Healthcare.

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent (Required) / 1 year of housekeeping / ESD experience in lieu of High School Education

Experience

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

Housekeeping / Cleaning Experience

Keywords : Environmental Services Technician, Housekeeper, Janitor, Orderly, Cleaner

Benefits : Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• 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

Sentara 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.