Environmental Service Technician

Environmental Service Technician (EVS) VA Portland Health Care System Vancouver, WA / Portland, OR 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 disinfected 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 We look forward to connecting with you! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr MRINetwork