Environmental Services Technician I
About The Position
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a full-time, day-shift Environmental Services Technician I (Housekeeper) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role maintains clean, orderly, and sanitary conditions in assigned areas of the hospital, helping create a safe and welcoming environment for patients, families, and staff. The Technician cleans patient rooms, hallways, and common areas; responds to spills and service requests; and performs cleaning tasks such as damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping, and polishing. The role requires safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment, proper waste collection and disposal, and compliance with sanitation, infection prevention, and regulatory standards. Cross-training and opportunities for professional development and career growth are available. The position works Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and every other weekend.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent is required.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and infection prevention guidelines.
- Team-oriented approach and commitment to providing excellent service to patients and staff.
Nice To Haves
- One year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of a high school education is preferred.
- Housekeeping or cleaning experience in a medical environment is strongly preferred.
- Customer service experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.
- Clean patient rooms, hallways, and common areas.
- Perform damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping, and polishing.
- Follow established safety protocols for handling cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Collect, handle, transport, and dispose of waste according to regulatory standards.
- Respond promptly to spills, urgent cleaning needs, and service requests.
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily cleaning and sanitation goals.
- Comply with sanitation protocols and infection prevention standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Paid military leave
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to eligibility criteria
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
