Environmental Service Technician

Environmental Service Technician (EVS)

Conducting searches for a dependable and detail-oriented Environmental Service Technicians (EVS) to support the VA Portland Health Care System. This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, safe, and presentable healthcare environment for Veterans, staff, and visitors across designated VA facilities. This position supports non-direct patient care areas and vacant clinic exam rooms in accordance with VA infection prevention standards, safety protocols, and environmental services procedures.

Shift Availability: Multiple shifts available including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect restrooms, offices, hallways, elevators, stairwells, common areas, and designated clinic spaces
• Perform terminal cleaning of vacant exam rooms using hospital-grade disinfectants
• Empty, sanitize, and reline trash receptacles
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, buff, and maintain floors
• Restock restroom consumables and janitorial supplies
• Follow infection prevention and sanitation procedures
• Utilize microfiber cleaning systems and approved VA cleaning products
• Properly display wet floor signs and maintain safe work areas
• Report hazards, maintenance concerns, or unsafe conditions immediately
• Maintain janitorial closets, equipment, and supplies in accordance with VA standards
• Respond to urgent cleaning requests within required response times
• Maintain professionalism while working in an active healthcare environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of custodial, housekeeping, environmental services, or janitorial experience preferred
• Healthcare or hospital cleaning experience strongly preferred
• Ability to follow detailed cleaning procedures and infection control standards
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical duties throughout shift
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent attendance and punctuality required

Security & Compliance Requirements

Selected candidates must successfully complete:

• VA onboarding requirements
• Federal background investigation (Tier 1 / NACI)
• Fingerprinting
• Privacy and security awareness training
• Bloodborne pathogen training

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching
• Ability to safely operate custodial equipment and cleaning tools

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to support Veterans and the VA healthcare system
• Stable full-time contract work
• Team-oriented environment
• Professional healthcare support setting
• Competitive compensation

Apply today to be considered as we move forward with our evaluation.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Siter-Neubauer & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.