Environmental Services Technician I

Sentara Health • Virginia Beach, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Health is hiring a Full-time, Night Shift, Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeeper) at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. 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.

Requirements

• HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education
• Housekeeping/Cleaning Experience in a Medical Environment
• Customer Service Experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.
• Perform tasks such as damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping, and polishing.
• Follow established protocols for the safe handling and proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Ensure proper collection, handling, and disposal of waste according to regulatory and infection prevention standards.
• Respond promptly to spills and urgent cleaning needs.
• Clean patient rooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily cleaning and sanitation goals.
• Respond promptly to service requests and uphold a high standard of cleanliness.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees