Senior ESD Tech

Sentara Hospitals • Woodbridge, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is looking for a Full-time Senior Environmental Service Tech Senior Environmental Services (EVS) Tech supervises daily cleaning/janitorial operations, leads a team, ensures high cleanliness/sanitation standards (especially in healthcare), trains staff on protocols (like green cleaning, PPE, infection control), manages supplies, creates schedules, inspects work, and reports to management, focusing on creating a safe, hygienic environment for patients, staff, or occupants. Key duties involve hands-on cleaning, team leadership, adherence to standards (e.g., hospital guidelines), and coordination with other departments. Schedule: M-F 7am-330pm with rotating weekends

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 3 years of Environmental Services experience
• Certification - obtain CHEST certification per job profile and Hazardous Waste training in first year
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, chemicals, infection control, and safety protocols.
• Ability to work with PPE and lift/move supplies.
• Understanding of facility-specific needs

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate EVS staff; provide guidance and performance feedback.
• Operations Management: Oversee daily cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance tasks in assigned areas (e.g., patient rooms, common areas, offices).
• Quality Assurance: Inspect work, conduct audits, and investigate issues to ensure high standards are met.
• Standards & Compliance: Ensure adherence to infection control, chemical safety, waste management, and other regulatory standards (crucial in healthcare).
• Resource Management: Monitor, inventory, and distribute cleaning supplies and equipment; report needs.
• Coordination: Communicate with other departments (nursing, maintenance) to coordinate tasks and address facility needs.
• Hands-On Work: Perform cleaning duties as needed, including operating equipment and deep cleaning.

Benefits

• Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees