Environmental Services Technician I
About The Position
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a full-time Environmental Services Technician I (Housekeeper) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The position works a day shift, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and every other weekend. The technician maintains a clean, orderly, and sanitary environment in assigned areas, including patient rooms, hallways, and common areas. The work involves safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment and cleaning methods such as damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping, and polishing. The technician also responds to spills and service requests and ensures waste is collected, handled, transported, and disposed of in accordance with regulatory standards. The role contributes to a safe and welcoming environment for patients, families, and staff by following sanitation and infection prevention standards and collaborating with teammates to meet daily cleaning goals. Cross-training opportunities and pathways for professional development and career growth are available.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent is required.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and infection prevention guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Team-oriented approach focused on providing excellent service to patients and staff.
Nice To Haves
- One year of housekeeping or environmental services department experience in lieu of 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 and sanitary condition.
- Clean patient rooms, hallways, and common areas.
- Perform cleaning tasks such as damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping, and polishing.
- Follow established protocols for the safe handling and use of 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.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and provide service to patients and staff.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability plans
- Critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria
- Paid holidays
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
