Environmental Services Technician (EVS) / Housekeeper

UHS•Staunton, VA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is a 42-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility in Staunton, Virginia, serving adolescent males with complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties, including psychiatric disorders, co-occurring intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder. Its program supports residents in preparing to return home, transition to a less restrictive environment, or live independently. The Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper) follows established daily routines to maintain a safe, clean, orderly, and aseptic environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The technician provides cleaning services in assigned areas using established procedures. This is a full-time position that qualifies for benefits, paid time off, an extended leave bank, and shift differential pay. Pay is hourly, paid bi-weekly, and commensurate with education and experience. New employees must complete pre-hire drug screening and background checks.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must meet all training requirements, including CPR/First Aid and Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training; training is provided during new-hire orientation.
Must meet the basic health requirements of the hospital without restrictions.
Must have the physical stamina to stand for most of the shift and lift and move equipment and supplies.
Must have dexterity and good vision, be able to walk, stoop, and bend, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Previous experience is required.
Must demonstrate knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment, with attention to detail.
Must reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and support the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives.
Must be able to read and write.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience is preferred.
High school education or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize common lounge areas, nursing stations, service areas, offices, and the school building according to schedules and established procedures.
Clean furniture, floors, light fixtures, vents, glass doors, and other assigned areas.
Clean restrooms and residents' rooms using appropriate germicidal solutions.
Keep custodial closets and cleaning carts orderly, clean, and stocked.
Keep custodial closet doors locked to prevent resident access.