Environmental Services Technician

Overview Sentara Leigh Hospital Environmental Services is hiring Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeepers) and Environmental Services Tech III (Floor Techs). The position is full‑time with various shifts available, working Monday through Friday and every other weekend. Work Shift Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Evening Shift: 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Night Shift: 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeeper) Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitary environment in assigned areas. Requires safe work practices, including the proper use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and applications such as damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping, and polishing. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards for waste collection, handling, and transport. 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. Provide excellent service to patients and staff by maintaining a safe environment. Follow safety procedures and infection prevention guidelines. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) Experience 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education (Preferred) Housekeeping/Environmental Services Cleaning Experience (Preferred) Customer Service Experience (Preferred) Environmental Services Tech III (Floor Tech) Responsible for maintenance of floors, including safe use of chemicals, equipment, and cleaning applications such as mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping, and polishing. Cross‑trained to EST I competencies to provide cleaning duties when necessary. Education High School Graduate or Equivalent (Preferred) Experience Less than a year of Environmental Associate Experience (Required) 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education (Required) Previous Healthcare/Hospitality Experience (Preferred) 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 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match Tuition Assistance – $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Annual discretionary bonus opportunity if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met Equal Opportunity Statement Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr