Environment Services Technician I

Sentara Healthcare is hiring Environmental Services Technician I for full-time positions in Norfolk, VA. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in patient areas, using cleaning equipment, and ensuring compliance with sanitation standards. The role involves teamwork and offers opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with 1 year of relevant experience preferred. Multiple shifts are available, including weekends.
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Physical Location: Norfolk, VA
Employment Status: Regular
Shift: Multiple Shifts Available
Posted Date: April 15, 2025

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking Environmental Services Techs to support the Environmental Services Department

Shift – Full Time Rotating, Day, Evening and Night positions available, 8-hour shifts to include weekend rotation.

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.

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.

Education
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

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