ESD Tech 1

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

About the role

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring an Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeeper) to support the Environmental Services Department. This full-time, evening shift position operates from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., including every other weekend. The Environmental Services Technician I is responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitary environment in assigned areas, playing a key role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for patients, their families, and staff.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
• 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education (Preferred).
• Environmental Service/Housekeeping Experience (Preferred).
• Customer Service Experience (Preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and 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.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, a 273-bed facility, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. It offers specialized tertiary services, including heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health. The hospital is a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence.