EVS Tech/Housekeeping
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Woonsocket, RI, 02895
Job Type : Contractor
Date Posted : 6 January 2026
Overview
At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A”rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.
Responsibilities
The Environmental Service 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. Respond to and initiate communication by phone, handheld radios, pagers etc.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
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Employment Status
Per DiemShift
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Frequently asked questions
Prime Healthcare Services offers a dynamic environment at Landmark Medical Center, emphasizing patient safety and community care. The EVS Tech/Housekeeping role here involves maintaining cleanliness across multiple hospital buildings, requiring adaptability uncommon in standard housekeeping roles in Woonsocket.
Starting as an EVS Tech/Housekeeping opens doors to supervisory roles or specialized hospital cleaning management. Gaining experience in acute care environments like Landmark Medical Center enhances skills in infection control, making progression toward EVS supervisor or operations manager feasible.
Daily hurdles include managing cleanliness in high-traffic patient areas, responding swiftly to sanitation emergencies, and coordinating between departments. Traveling independently between buildings in Landmark Medical Center adds a logistical layer not common in other housekeeping roles.
Woonsocket shows a steady demand for hospital environmental service workers due to aging healthcare infrastructure. Applicants with acute care experience and flexibility for variable shifts stand a better chance amid competitive EVS housekeeping job markets locally.
Rhode Island hospitals often emphasize teamwork and community focus. At Prime Healthcare Services, EVS staff are expected to align with these values, promoting compassionate service and patient safety, which shapes daily interactions and cleaning protocols.
EVS Tech/Housekeeping roles in Woonsocket typically offer between $13 and $17 per hour, reflecting local cost of living. This is slightly below the national median but balanced by benefits at healthcare employers like Prime Healthcare Services.
Prime Healthcare Services encourages growth by providing training aligned with hospital safety standards and infection control. EVS team members often gain access to certifications and leadership pathways, helping them move toward supervisory roles within the hospital system.
Candidates with knowledge of acute care cleaning protocols, effective communication skills, and familiarity with hospital-grade disinfectants are preferred. While not mandatory, certifications in infection prevention or hospital sanitation techniques enhance employability.
Yes, the EVS Tech/Housekeeping position involves independent travel across Landmark Medical Center’s buildings. Staff use radios and pagers to coordinate tasks efficiently, ensuring timely sanitation without direct supervision during transitions.
Per diem EVS roles often have flexible but unpredictable hours, demanding adaptability. In Woonsocket’s hospital settings, shifts may vary day-to-day to cover patient needs, requiring readiness for early, late, or weekend assignments.