Environmental Services Technician

Instrumentum is a national sterile processing partner that operates off-site reprocessing centers for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, specializing in orthopedic instrumentation.

About the role

This position maintains the cleanliness, stock, and compliance of our reprocessing facility in Richmond, Virginia. The role follows a prescribed schedule and area-based cleaning routine in a production environment without patient contact, discharge boards, or unpredictable interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned work areas on a prescribed schedule, area by area
• Complete housekeeping logs daily
• Use only approved chemical solutions, following written procedures and dilution requirements
• Keep janitorial supplies stocked and work/storage areas clean and orderly
• Follow Instrumentum’s Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for every task
• Maintain the cleanliness standard required for sterile processing operations

Requirements

• One to two years of housekeeping, janitorial, or custodial experience
• Ability to read, follow, and complete written procedures and logs
• Reliability and punctuality—adherence to a scheduled route is critical
• Comfort working independently for most of your shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare, laboratory, or commercial facility environment
• Floor care experience (scrubbing, buffing, burnishing, stripping, and waxing)
• Familiarity with chemical dilution, Safety Data Sheets, and PPE requirements
• Experience handling regulated medical waste or biohazardous materials
• Cleanroom or controlled-environment cleaning experience
• High school diploma or equivalent

Work Environment

• Production environment with structured, area-based cleaning routes
• On your feet and walking for most of your shift
• Frequent lifting up to 20 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Extensive reaching, grasping, pushing, and pulling
• Ladder work and some outdoor areas (rooftop, confined spaces)
• Routine exposure to biohazardous materials and strong chemical odors (PPE provided)
• Moderate noise; climate-controlled indoors, uncontrolled outdoors

Pay

$20.00–$24.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the first of the month after hire)
• Company-paid life insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (eligible from day one)
• Paid time off accruing from day one (starting at 10 days, increasing with tenure)
• 9 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid biweekly
• Structured training with a defined career path from Technician to Facilities Coordinator

Schedule and Location

• Full-time, on-site at our Offsite Reprocessing Center (2511 Britons Hill, Richmond, VA)
• Schedule confirmed during the interview
• No travel required
• No direct patient contact