Senior Environmental Services Technician

Overview Sentara Leigh Hospital is seeking a Full-Time, Day Shift, Senior Environmental Services Tech (Team Lead) to support the Environmental Services Department. Location Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Hours/Shift Full-time, Day Shift from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and every other weekend. Key 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. 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. Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred) Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred) Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) - Certification - Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) (Preferred) 2 years’ Service Associate Experience (Required) 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Preferred) Excellent Customer Service Experience (Preferred) Supervisory Experience (Preferred) Able to Multitask in a High-Paced Environment (Preferred) CHEST Certification required within 2 years of hire date. 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 Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. #J-18808-Ljbffr