Environmental Service Technician

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Restroom Cleaning & Sanitation
• Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, urinals, partitions, mirrors, dispensers, doors, and high-touch surfaces using approved hospital-grade disinfectants.
• Sweep, mop, and sanitize restroom floors.
• Restock restroom supplies including soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and related consumables.
• Empty, sanitize, and reline trash receptacles.
• Maintain restroom cleaning logs and documentation.
• Floor Care & Common Area Maintenance
• Sweep, dust mop, damp mop, wet mop, vacuum, and maintain floors throughout hallways, stairwells, elevators, offices, and common areas.
• Remove dirt, debris, stains, scuff marks, and discoloration from floors and surfaces.
• Operate approved custodial equipment and floor care tools safely and effectively.
• Move and replace furniture and movable objects to ensure complete cleaning coverage.
• Office & Administrative Area Cleaning
• Dust surfaces and maintain cleanliness in assigned office areas.
• Empty and reline trash containers.
• Maintain clean and sanitary floors and common touchpoints.
• Report any restricted access or cleaning issues to supervisors.
• Terminal Cleaning & Exam Room Support
• Perform terminal cleaning of vacant clinic exam rooms after release by clinic staff.
• Clean and disinfect examination tables, chairs, floors, fixtures, and high-touch surfaces using approved healthcare disinfectants.
• Support infection prevention initiatives and comply with fluorescent marking inspection standards.
• Respond to as-needed room turnover requests within required response times.
• Waste Removal & Supply Management
• Collect, transport, and dispose of trash and recyclable materials in designated collection areas.
• Maintain janitorial closets and custodial carts in accordance with safety and VA policies.
• Monitor supply inventory and notify supervisors when restocking is required.
• Safety & Compliance
• Properly display wet floor signs and hazard warnings during cleaning activities.
• Follow all OSHA, infection prevention, life safety, and healthcare environmental standards.
• Report spills, hazards, equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or maintenance concerns immediately.
• Participate in all required onboarding, background investigations, and annual compliance training.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or environmental services experience is preferred.
• Experience working in healthcare, hospital, or medical environments is preferred.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and custodial equipment is required.
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and infection prevention standards are essential.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team is necessary.
• The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull cleaning equipment and supplies as required is necessary.
• Successful completion of VA onboarding, fingerprinting, and background investigation requirements prior to beginning work is mandatory.