Environmental Services Technician I
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Day Shift, Environmental Service Tech I (Housekeeper) in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Job description
Shift/Hours: Full-time, Day Shift, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and every other weekend.
The Environmental Services Technician I is responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitary environment in assigned areas. This role requires safe work practices, including the proper use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and applications such as damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping, and polishing. The Technician also ensures compliance with regulatory standards for waste collection, handling, and transport.
As an Environmental Services Technician, you will play a key role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for patients, their families, and staff. Your primary duties include cleaning patient rooms, hallways, and common areas, responding to spills, and ensuring proper waste disposal. This position offers opportunities to cross-train in other areas, along with pathways for professional development and career growth. Success in this role requires exceptional teamwork and collaboration, with a shared commitment to delivering the best possible experience and care for our patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Perform tasks such as dusting, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.
- Follow established protocols for the safe handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Ensure proper collection, handling, and disposal of waste according to regulatory standards.
- Respond promptly to spills and urgent cleaning needs.
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily cleaning and sanitation goals.
- Ensure compliance with sanitation protocols and infection prevention standards.
- Respond promptly to service requests and uphold a high standard of cleanliness.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and infection prevention guidelines.
- A team-oriented approach with a focus on providing excellent service to patients and staff.
Education
- High School Grad or Equivalent (Preferred)
Experience
- 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education (Preferred)
- Housekeeping/Cleaning Experience in a Medical Environment (Strongly Preferred)
- Customer Service experience (Strongly Preferred)
Requirements
- High School Grad or Equivalent (Preferred)
- 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education (Preferred)
- Housekeeping/Cleaning Experience in a Medical Environment (Strongly Preferred)
- Customer Service experience (Strongly Preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness Plans
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.