Senior Environmental Service Tech
About The Position
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Night Shift, Senior Environmental Services Technician (Team Lead). Hours/Shift: 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and work every other weekend. The Senior Environmental Services Technician plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This position combines hands-on service with functional supervision of environmental services staff to ensure high-quality standards are consistently met in assigned areas. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining assigned areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition, ensuring an appropriate and sanitary environment. As a leader within the Environmental Services team, you will also provide training, guidance, and support to colleagues, contributing to a positive and collaborative work culture.
Requirements
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to supervise and support a team.
- A detail-oriented individual who can maintain high cleanliness standards in a healthcare environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and provide clear guidance to staff.
- Knowledge of infection prevention practices and proper handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- CHEST Certification required within 2 years of hire date.
- 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 2 Years Service Associate (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) - Certification - Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) (Preferred)
- Supervisor Experience (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Maintain assigned areas and equipment to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
- Perform tasks such as cleaning, disinfecting, and organizing patient rooms, hallways, common areas, and workspaces.
- Provide functional supervision by assigning daily tasks to Environmental Services staff and ensuring work is completed to quality standards.
- Train and orient new team members, serving as a resource for ongoing support and guidance.
- Monitor the quality and timeliness of staff work to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement and customer service initiatives.
- Respond promptly to spills, urgent cleaning needs, and requests for service from clinical staff.
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of cleaning equipment and supplies.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
