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Sentara

Environmental Service Tech-Flexi

Elizabeth City, NC · On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

The 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 ...

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Environmental Services Tech

Waconia, MN · On-site

$18.23 - $23.32/hr

Description Environmental Service Tech Evening 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm. Eligible for benefits This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, healthy and welcoming environment in patient and non ...

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Environmental Services Tech - Savannah, GA

Savannah, GA · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Environmental Service tech GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Performs routine cleaning throughout units of Surgical Center SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Operating Room Manager SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None TYPICAL ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental service tech in the United States is $18.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Environmental Service Tech, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Environmental Service Tech, you need knowledge of cleaning protocols, sanitation standards, and basic maintenance, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cleaning equipment, chemical handling, and safety data sheets (SDS) is essential, and some employers may require certifications like OSHA training. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this position. These skills and qualities ensure a safe, hygienic environment that supports the health and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors.

What are some common challenges Environmental Service Techs face in maintaining hospital cleanliness and safety standards?

Environmental Service Techs in healthcare settings often encounter the challenge of balancing thorough cleaning with efficiency due to time-sensitive schedules and high-traffic areas. They must adhere to strict infection control protocols, which can be demanding during outbreaks or when dealing with hazardous materials. Additionally, effective communication with nursing staff and adapting to rapidly changing priorities, such as emergency clean-ups, are crucial parts of the role. These challenges require attention to detail, flexibility, and a strong sense of teamwork.

What is the difference between Environmental Service Tech vs Custodial Worker?

AspectEnvironmental Service TechCustodial Worker
CertificationsMay require OSHA training, hazardous material handlingTypically no formal certifications required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, healthcare facilities, cleanroomsSchools, offices, commercial buildings
Job DutiesCleaning, disinfecting, waste management, infection controlGeneral cleaning, sweeping, mopping, trash removal
Employer & IndustryHealthcare, environmental servicesCommercial, educational, public facilities

Environmental Service Techs focus on infection control, specialized cleaning, and handling hazardous materials in healthcare settings, often requiring specific certifications. Custodial Workers perform general cleaning tasks across various facilities without specialized training. Both roles are essential for maintaining clean environments but differ in scope, environment, and certification requirements.

What are Environmental Service Techs?

Environmental Service Technicians, also known as EVS Techs, are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and commercial buildings. Their primary duties include cleaning patient rooms, restrooms, hallways, and common areas, as well as properly disposing of waste and using specialized equipment and chemicals to prevent the spread of infection. They play a critical role in ensuring a safe and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
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Environmental Service Tech-Flexi

Environmental Service Tech-Flexi

Sentara

Elizabeth City, NC • On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 383 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

487th of 869 rated healthcare providers

Job description

City/State

Elizabeth City, NC

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is currently hiring an Environmental Services Technician.

This is a flexi/PRN, day shift

Education/Experience:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

  • 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience required in lieu of High School/GED Diploma


As anEnvironmental Services Technicianwith Sentara, you will be working around patients in housekeeping. The 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. 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.

Keywords: Environmental Services, Housekeeping, EVS, Janitor, Cleaning, Houseman, Custodian

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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
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, located in Elizabeth City, NC, serves northeastern North Carolina with a caring team of approximately 650 employees and 150 medical providers. We think of each other as family, with those bonds extending into our close-knit community and serving as the foundation for our patient care. Our 182-bed facility features 25 specialties including emergency, maternity, orthopedics, medical, and surgical care in addition to our outpatient laboratory, imaging, and comprehensive breast services. In 2022, Sentara broke ground on a new campus, a state-of-the-art 88-bed hospital to replace the current 60-year-old facility on North Road Street. The 135-acre campus, coming out of the ground at Halstead Boulevard Extended and Thunder Road, will be known as the Sentara Albemarle Regional Health Campus. It is projected to cost about 200 million, up from the original estimate of 158 million, due to sharp spikes in costs for building materials and medical equipment.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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