Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeper
Company : Legacy Health
Location : Vancouver, WA, 98686-2742
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Overview
Your attention to detail makes a lasting difference.
As you help maintain the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms, care areas, offices, hallways, and other spaces, you set the tone for a welcoming and healing environment. Your work supports a healthcare setting focused on making life better for patients, the community, and your team.
If you're ready to help create a cleaner, safer space for care, we invite you to join us as an Environmental Services Technician.
Responsibilities
Maintain assigned area in an aseptically clean and visually welcoming manner for guests and co-workers.
Use tools, equipment, and supplies efficiently and safely to maximize productivity.
Complete all job assignments according to scheduled. requirements, ensuring work is done efficiently and safely.
Communicate openly, effectively, and respectfully with all customers.
Qualifications
- Basic familiarity with computers preferred.
Pay Range
USD $18.00 - USD $25.73 /Hr.Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
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Frequently asked questions
Vancouver’s healthcare sector shows a steady demand for Environmental Services Technicians, driven by several hospital facilities. Job seekers can expect moderate competition, with opportunities increasing as healthcare expands locally. Networking within Legacy Health and similar institutions can boost chances in this active labor market.
While formal certifications aren’t always mandatory, familiarity with infection control and OSHA standards is highly valued in Vancouver’s healthcare settings. Employers like Legacy Health appreciate candidates with basic computer proficiency and knowledge of aseptic cleaning protocols to ensure patient safety.
These technicians focus on maintaining patient and communal areas with meticulous cleaning, using specialized equipment safely and efficiently. Their role is pivotal in fostering a sterile, welcoming environment that supports patient recovery and staff wellbeing within healthcare facilities.
Unlike general housekeeping, Environmental Services Technicians require understanding of healthcare-specific sanitation standards, aseptic techniques, and communication with medical staff. Their expertise ensures the minimization of infection risks, blending cleaning proficiency with healthcare safety mandates.
Entry-level technicians can progress to supervisory roles, specialize in infection control, or transition into broader environmental health positions. Legacy Health’s inclusive culture encourages skill development, enabling technicians to expand responsibilities and pursue certifications for upward mobility.
Legacy Health offers training programs, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment that fosters learning. Environmental Services Technicians gain access to resources enhancing their cleaning expertise and safety knowledge, contributing to both personal and community health outcomes.
The pay ranges from $18.00 to $25.73 per hour, reflecting experience and skill level. This competitive rate aligns with regional healthcare standards, rewarding technicians who maintain high sanitation quality and contribute to patient safety.
Yes, technicians communicate openly with nurses and staff to coordinate cleaning schedules that minimize disruption and uphold infection control. This team-based approach is central to Legacy Health’s mission of delivering safe and effective patient care.
They are trained in proper handling of disinfectants and machinery, adhering to safety protocols to protect themselves, patients, and coworkers. Efficient use not only maximizes productivity but also reduces contamination risks in sensitive healthcare environments.
Healthcare roles emphasize aseptic techniques and infection prevention, requiring strict adherence to protocols beyond typical cleaning. This specialization demands attention to detail that directly impacts patient outcomes, setting it apart from general environmental services.