Environmental Services Technician

Overview

Full‑time day shift Environmental Services Technician I at Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, VA. The role involves maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitary environment in assigned areas using proper cleaning chemicals, equipment and techniques such as damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping, and polishing. The Technician ensures compliance with regulatory standards for waste collection, handling, and transport, and plays a key role in creating a safe, welcoming environment for patients, families and staff.

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Perform tasks such as dusting, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing.
• Follow established protocols for 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.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and a commitment to a clean, safe environment.
• Follow safety procedures and infection prevention guidelines.
• Maintain a team‑oriented approach focused on excellent service to patients and staff.

High School Diploma or equivalent; OR 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience required in lieu of high school education.

No specific certification or licensure required.

• Previous housekeeping or custodial experience (Preferred).
• Required:
  
  Communication, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, and Speaking skills.

• 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
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Potential annual discretionary bonus when eligibility criteria are met

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175‑bed state‑of‑the‑art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. The hospital provides high‑quality, patient‑centered care and is recognized as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, a primary stroke center, and a leader in orthopedic, spine, cardiovascular, gynecology, behavioral health, maternity, weight‑loss surgery, and heartburn treatment services. Our mission is "to improve health every day." We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

This is a tobacco‑free environment.

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer.