Overview:

At Augusta Health, your work matters — and so do you. Whether you're delivering direct patient care, supporting operations, or innovating behind the scenes, every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We offer more than just a job — we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized, independent health system located in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Learn more about career opportunities on our Careers Page.

Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas, Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference, and your growth is a priority.

Why Join Augusta Health?

We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. That’s why Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well-being, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're launching your career or bringing in years of experience, we provide the tools, resources, and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential — personally, professionally, and financially.

Explore our Benefits, current Hiring Incentives, and our Taking Care of Us initiative — which embraces Belonging, Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Growth, and Equity (B.R.I.D.G.E.) — to see how we invest in our team members and culture.

Total Rewards & Benefits (may vary by position):

Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs.
Earned Wage Access Program, allowing eligible team members to access a portion of earned wages before payday.
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
Career development programs including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities.
Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support.
Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare.
Free onsite parking, 24/7-armed security for your safety, a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program, and an onsite credit union and pharmacy.
Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials.
Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues (i.e., movie tickets).

Full details are available on our Benefits Page.

Job Summary:

The Environmental Services Technician (EVS Tech) participates in a variety of stripping, waxing, cleaning, servicing and stock replenishing duties in assigned hospital areas to ensure that patient, medical, visitor and administrative areas are to be maintained in accordance with established standards of sanitation and cleanliness. Engage in the collection, removal and disposal of all hazardous waste, in accordance to federal, state, and local regulations.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Health’s mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative, patient-centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.

Essential Job Duties:

Washes walls with equipment or by hand.
Cleans elevators & stairwells including walls, rails, floors, doors, fire hose boxes, tracks, and lights according to housekeeping procedures.
Performs all duties of Environmental Services Aide.
Operates cleaning equipment to remove floor finishes and applies new finish.
Cleans carpet removing soil and spills using various equipment and techniques.
Handles various waste up to 8 hours per day in accordance with policy & procedures.
- Collects and packages regulated medical waste for disposal.
- Collects recyclable products, empties containers, cleans containers and removes recyclable products to pick-up area.
- Operates baler in accordance with directions for collection of recyclable cardboard.
- Operates compactor in accordance with directions for disposal of solid waste.
Spot checks performed to ensure compliance.
The team member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety of special populations of patients when providing services where such populations may be present (i.e. pediatrics, crossroads, recovery choice, etc.)
Tools, equipment, chemicals, and supplies are not left unattended in patient care areas or other areas where they may injure patients, visitors or employees.
Proper caution is exerted to assure tool, equipment; chemicals and supplies are assessable only to those employees whose assigned position and training allow them to do so.
May be required to use hospital vehicle as needed for such things as cleaning offsite Augusta Health property, supply pickup, delivery to recycling centers, vehicle maintenance. Must maintain current license and driving record in accordance with Augusta Health policy.
Must sort and package waste into types such as solid, regulated medical waste, hazardous material, or recyclables.
Washes windows inside and outside using equipment capable of reaching 80ft.
Hangs and cleans Venetian blinds according to housekeeping procedure. Climbs ladder to hang curtains and clean lights.
Maintains all equipment (i.e., vacuums, buffers, carpet extractors, buckets, and carts) in clean and orderly condition; visual checks performed to ensure compliance with procedure.

Required Qualifications:

Education: None.
Licensure/Certification: None.
Experience: Less than 6 months.
Driver’s License: Yes.
- To drive an Augusta Health Vehicle, must also be 21 years old and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must be approved by Risk Management.
Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
Licensure/Certification: None
Experience: Previous healthcare experience preferred but will train. On the job training.
Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment
Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture is a plus

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to read, write and follow directions.

About Augusta Health:

Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit, mission-driven health system located in Fishersville, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, including Augusta Medical Center—a 255-bed facility—and Augusta Medical Group, which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.

Discover more about our history, values, and community impact on our About Us Page.

Pay Transparency Statement:

The pay range reflects the current compensation range for this position at the time of posting. Individual offers are determined based on directly related experience, skills, education, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Not all candidates will qualify for the upper end of the posted range.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Augusta Health recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.

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