Environmental Services Technician (EVS Tech), ELL English Language Learner Program - Start Date: August 17, 2026

Augusta Health Careers•Fishersville, VA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Augusta Health is seeking Environmental Services Technicians who speak English as a second language to join our paid English Language Learner (ELL) Program. This unique program is designed to help participants strengthen their English communication skills while gaining valuable work experience in a supportive healthcare environment. The paid 10-week program combines hands-on work experience with classroom learning, focusing on improving English speaking confidence, workplace communication, and understanding job-related safety and work instructions. The program offers paid English language instruction (2 hours daily, Monday-Thursday), flexible work schedules (Full-Time or Part-Time), bilingual support, and career development opportunities. Participants starting in part-time roles may have opportunities to increase hours and become eligible for benefits. The training shift is Monday-Thursday, 2:45 p.m. – 11:15 p.m., with post-training schedules being evening shifts. An interpreter is available for the interview and hiring process. The Environmental Services Technician (EVS Tech) plays a critical role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors, and team members. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms and public areas, replenishing supplies, following safety and infection prevention standards, and helping maintain a comfortable, healing environment. No experience is required, though previous cleaning or healthcare experience is helpful. Augusta Health is committed to fostering a culture of Belonging, Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Growth, and Equity (B.R.I.D.G.E.).

Requirements

No experience is required.
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

Previous cleaning or healthcare experience is helpful but not necessary
High school diploma or GED preferred.
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 is a plus

Responsibilities

Cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms and public areas
Replenishing supplies
Following safety and infection prevention standards
Helping maintain a comfortable, healing environment for all
Attends in-services as directed by Environmental Services Supervisor as appropriate for job classification.
Meets Augusta Health continuing education requirements
Maintains Augusta Health and unit defined competencies as evidenced by annual completion of competency record.
Attends department staff meetings.
Promotes harmonious relationships and positive attitudes among the health care team as noted by positive comments and lack of complaints.
Able to communicate with patients and other staff - verbal, auditory, and in written form using Augusta Health documentation.
Demonstrates willingness to work in a supervised environment.
Provides daily housekeeping services in the patient care area
Patient care area is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion using 7-step cleaning procedures.
Clean lounges, rest rooms, nurses’ stations, offices.
Pick up waste, empty garbage containers and remove waste to disposal area.
Sanitize waste containers and replace trashcan liners.
Replenish soap paper towels and tissue supplies.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety of special populations of patients.
Tools, equipment, chemicals, supplies are not left unattended in patient care areas where patients, visitors or employees may be injured by them.
Proper caution is exerted to assure tools, equipment, chemicals and supplies are assessable only to those employees whose assigned position and training allow them to do so.
Maintains equipment and supplies; deficiencies in equipment, furniture, and fixtures are reported in a timely manner to the appropriate person.
Maintains confidentiality of patients; no breeches of confidentiality.
No related complaints voiced on patient satisfaction surveys.
No related complaints by fellow care providers of observed incidences.
Respects dignity of patients.
Observed to call patient by proper name.
Maintains patient privacy when working with the patient as observed by closing the door/curtain when providing care, providing patient education (as indicated).
Consistently demonstrates appropriate verbal/nonverbal behavior
Service and clean patient room upon patient discharge; prepare bed for next patient.
Set room up with appropriate patient supplies.
Assists with Patient Care Reports emergency situations to nursing personnel in a timely manner.
Maintains positive interpersonal relations with patients and their families, demonstrating sensitivity to their needs, with minimal complaints expressed on patient satisfaction surveys.
Observed to follow universal precautions in providing care and carrying out assigned duties.
Maintains patient safety; follows Fall Precaution Guidelines when indicated.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance
Career development programs including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities
Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support
Tuition reimbursement
Access to onsite childcare
Free onsite parking
24/7-armed security for your safety
a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program
an onsite credit union and pharmacy
Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials
Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues (i.e., movie tickets)