Environmental Services Technician

Sentara Hospitals • Virginia Beach, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring an Environmental Services Technician I (Housekeeper) for its Environmental Services Department. This full-time position works the evening shift from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., including every other weekend. The technician maintains assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition to help provide a safe and welcoming environment for patients, families, and staff.

The role uses safe work practices when handling cleaning chemicals and equipment and performing tasks such as damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping, and polishing. The technician cleans patient rooms, hallways, and common areas, responds to spills and service requests, and ensures waste is collected, handled, transported, and disposed of according to regulatory standards. The position also supports compliance with sanitation and infection prevention protocols and requires teamwork to meet daily cleaning goals.

The position offers opportunities to cross-train in other areas and pathways for professional development and career growth. Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is a 273-bed facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and has the region’s only Level III Trauma Center.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and infection prevention guidelines.
• Team-oriented approach focused on providing excellent service to patients and staff.

Nice To Haves

• One year of housekeeping/ESD experience may be accepted in lieu of a high school education.
• Environmental Services or housekeeping experience 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 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Emergency backup care.
• Long-term and short-term disability and 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 system and employee eligibility criteria.
• Educational assistance or student loan repayment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED