Environmental Services Technician - Flexi

City/State Suffolk, VAWork Shift First (Days)
Overview:

FLEXI-PART TIME, WEEKEND DAYSThe Environmental Services Technician I is responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitary environment in assigned areas. This role requires safe work practices, including the proper use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and applications such as damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping, and polishing. The Technician also ensures compliance with regulatory standards for waste collection, handling, and transport.

As an Environmental Services Technician, you will play a key role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for patients, their families, and staff. Your primary duties include cleaning patient rooms, hallways, and common areas, responding to spills, and ensuring proper waste disposal. This position offers opportunities to cross-train in other areas, along with pathways for professional development and career growth.

Success in this role requires exceptional teamwork and collaboration, with a shared commitment to delivering the best possible experience and care for our patients.

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.

Respond promptly to service requests and uphold a high standard of cleanliness.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Ability to follow safety procedures and infection prevention guidelines.

A team-oriented approach with a focus on providing excellent service to patients and staff.

Education HS - High School Grad or Equivalent or 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience required in lieu of High School Education.

Certification/Licensure No specific certification or licensure requirements

Experience

Previous housekeeping/custodial experience and customer service (Preferred)

Required:

Communication, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Speaking Keywords:
Environmental Service Tech, Cleaning, Housekeeping, ESD, custodial, janitorial, hospital

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.08 - $26.26 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits:
Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the…