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Environmental Services Aide

Columbus, GA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Environmental Services Aide Career Opportunity Recognized for your skills as an Environment Services Aide Are you passionate about maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe hospital environment?

Environmental Services Aide

Cumming, GA · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

Environmental Services Aide Career Opportunity Recognized for your skills as an Environment Services Aide Are you passionate about maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe hospital environment?

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How much do environmental service jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental service in Georgia is $15.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.79 and $16.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an environmental service job?

Environmental Service jobs, often referred to as EVS or housekeeping in healthcare settings, involve maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and infection control in facilities such as hospitals, clinics, schools, and offices. These professionals are responsible for cleaning patient rooms, restrooms, public areas, and disposing of waste safely. Their work helps prevent the spread of infections and ensures a safe, healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Environmental Service workers must follow strict protocols and use specialized cleaning agents and equipment. The role is crucial in supporting overall public health and safety within facilities.

What are the qualifications to get a job in environmental service?

The qualifications you need to get a job in environmental service differ depending on the role. Positions in this field include pollution control and prevention professionals, safety compliance inspectors, and professionals that properly dispose of waste materials (including those found in a health care facility). If you want to design water systems, sewers, and wastewater treatment facilities, you need a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related subject. A maintenance technician typically needs an associate’s degree and specialized training. Additional certification may be required for any environmental service professional who works with hazardous materials.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an environmental service worker?

To thrive as an Environmental Service worker, you need knowledge of cleaning protocols, sanitation practices, and safety regulations, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cleaning equipment, chemical handling procedures, and health and safety certification (like OSHA) is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong communication are vital soft skills for maintaining a sanitary and safe environment. These skills are essential to ensure infection control, facility cleanliness, and the well-being of building occupants.

What are some typical challenges faced by environmental service workers in healthcare settings, and how can they be managed?

Environmental Service workers in healthcare environments often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict infection control standards, handling hazardous materials, and working around patients and medical staff without disrupting care. These challenges can be managed through comprehensive training on safety protocols, effective communication with clinical teams, and staying current with regulatory guidelines. Many organizations also provide ongoing support and mentorship to help staff adapt to changing procedures and high-demand periods.

What is the difference between Environmental Service vs Environmental Technician?

AspectEnvironmental ServiceEnvironmental Technician
CertificationsOften requires OSHA training, environmental health and safety certificationsTypically requires environmental science or technician certifications, OSHA training
Work EnvironmentHospitals, cleaning services, waste management facilitiesLaboratories, field sites, environmental testing labs
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare, sanitation, waste management companiesEnvironmental consulting firms, government agencies, labs

Environmental Service roles focus on sanitation, cleaning, and waste management in healthcare and facility settings, while Environmental Technicians are involved in testing, monitoring, and analyzing environmental conditions in labs or field sites. Both roles require safety certifications but differ in daily tasks and work environments.

What are environmental service workers?

Environmental service workers are professionals responsible for cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of healthcare facilities, hotels, or other institutions. They perform tasks such as disinfecting surfaces, waste removal, and ensuring a sanitary environment, often using cleaning tools and following safety protocols.

What are the most commonly searched types of Environmental Service jobs in Georgia?

The most popular types of Environmental Service jobs in Georgia are:

What cities in Georgia are hiring for Environmental Service jobs?

Cities in Georgia with the most Environmental Service job openings:

Infographic showing various Environmental Service job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $32,100 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

Environmental Services Floor Technician

Prime Healthcare

Riverdale, GA • On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

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Job description

Shift’s Available:  Evenings

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 3pm to 1130pm

Location: Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA 

The Environmental Services Floor Technician is responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness within the hospital and adjacent buildings, which may require traveling from one facility to another without assistance. Complete assigned projects (Stripping/ waxing / refinishing of hard surface Flooring, Carpet Extracting /  Bonnet Buffing, Restorative scrub Ceramic tile). Work Indiviually and also in a team environment, complete other tasks as assigned.  Respond to and initiate communication by phone, handheld radios, pagers etc.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

Under the general supervision of the EVS Manager/Supervisor, duties include but are not limited to: Floor Scrubbing/stripping, refinishing, carpet shampooing, carpet extraction, cleaning floor corners/edges/baseboards, removing trash, floor buffing, floor burnishing, elevator track cleaning, other floor and carpet maintenance, Upholstery cleaning, conference room set ups, stairwell cleaning, in all assigned areas of the hospital using standard cleaning procedures and chemicals. The EVS Floor Tech will actively participate in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all, while implementing the principles of the organization

  • Performs routine cleaning of the floors on the assigned facility in a neat and sanitary manner.
  • Mops, a sweeps, scrubs, and strips floor, applies floor sealers and finishes.
  • Full vacuuming will be required in traffic areas and any visible debris on carpets.
  • Spot clean carpets as needed, utilizing extraction and bonneting methods.
  • Maintain hard floors with no build up in corners and provide dust mop.
  • Polish floor using buffing products to restore shine high gloss and uniform appearance to the traffic areas.
  • Must maintain and keep equipment clean and in good operational conditions.
  • Secures the work area with all Safety Signs.
  • Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
  • Locks and unlocks doors and windows to offices and other rooms as necessary. Turns off lights when rooms are unoccupied.
  • Works day, evening or night shift as assigned.
  • Must do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
  • Observes safety precautions at all times.
  • Perform related work as directed.
  • At the end of the shift equipment must be left clean and ready to use including cleaning materials.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
 
1. One (1) year of knowledge within acute care hospital environmental service techniques, practices and procedures required.  Preferred two years of Floor Tech experience in a healthcare setting.
2. High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
3. Must be able to read, understand and communicate effectively.
4. Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
5. Apply common sense understanding to follow instructions that were provided.
6. Must be able to communicate and understand English

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
  • Employer 401K options
  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options
  • Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/


Full Time
Evenings

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

 


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