Environmental Services Technician (EVS Tech) - 1st Shift, 7:00AM to 3:30PM (Housekeeping)
About The Position
The Environmental Services Technician (EVS Tech) supports Augusta Health’s mission and departmental goals through service excellence in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. The role performs cleaning, servicing, and replenishing duties in assigned hospital areas to maintain patient, medical, visitor, and administrative spaces according to established sanitation and cleanliness standards. Work includes patient-area housekeeping and preparing rooms for incoming patients. The posting describes both a 1st-shift schedule of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM in the title and a 2nd-shift schedule of 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM in the job summary. It also states that the position works every other weekend and scheduled holidays, with days off as scheduled. Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit health system in Fishersville, Virginia, offering inpatient and outpatient services. The organization describes a mission-driven culture focused on compassionate care, collaboration, integrity, excellence, and inclusion.
Requirements
- Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements.
- Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
- Basic computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous healthcare experience.
- Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture.
Responsibilities
- Attend in-services and department staff meetings as directed; meet continuing education requirements and maintain annual competencies.
- Promote harmonious relationships and positive attitudes among the healthcare team.
- Communicate with patients and staff verbally, auditorily, and in writing using Augusta Health documentation.
- Provide daily housekeeping in patient-care areas, maintaining cleanliness and order according to 7-step cleaning procedures.
- Clean lounges, restrooms, nurses’ stations, and offices; collect and dispose of waste, sanitize waste containers, and replace liners.
- Replenish soap, paper towels, and tissue supplies.
- Keep tools, equipment, chemicals, and supplies from being left unattended in patient-care areas, and restrict access to appropriately trained and assigned employees.
- Maintain equipment and supplies, and report deficiencies in equipment, furniture, or fixtures promptly to the appropriate person.
- Maintain patient confidentiality, dignity, and privacy, including using patients’ proper names and closing doors or curtains when appropriate.
- Demonstrate appropriate verbal and nonverbal behavior and respect patients’ needs.
- Clean and service patient rooms upon discharge, prepare beds for the next patient, and set up appropriate patient supplies.
- Assist with patient care by reporting emergencies to nursing personnel promptly, maintaining positive interpersonal relations, and following universal precautions.
- Maintain patient safety and follow Fall Precaution Guidelines when indicated.
- Work in a supervised environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs.
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling.
- Career development programs, including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities.
- Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Onsite childcare.
- Free onsite parking.
- 24/7 armed security.
- Health Fitness Reimbursement Program.
- Onsite credit union and pharmacy.
- Competitive pay with shift and weekend differentials.
- Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
