Environmental Services Tech

Overview

The Environmental Services Technician I (Housekeeper) supports the Environmental Services Department at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. The position is full‑time, evening shift from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. with alternate weekend coverage. The technician maintains a clean, orderly, and sanitary environment while complying with safety, regulatory, and infection prevention standards.

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Perform dusting, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing tasks.
• 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.
• Uphold sanitation protocols and infection prevention standards.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of a high school education.
• Experience in environmental services, housekeeping, or related field.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Long‑term, short‑term disability and critical illness plans.
• Life insurance and 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
• Tuition assistance and professional development support.
• Pet insurance and legal resources plan.

Sentara Health is a tobacco‑free environment and complies with the EEOC and ADA guidelines.