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Environmental Services Tech
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Lufkin, TX
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : 16-16 HOUR
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Job Summary
The Environmental Services Tech is responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing care environment. While executing the assigned responsibilities, the EVS Tech will have contact/interactions with patients, visitors, and clinical and non-clinical staff. Responsible for ensuring timely room turnovers related to patient throughput within the basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. The environmental services technician, in accordance with organizational standards of quality, is an essential contributor to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention and patient experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for completing as assigned, daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas.
- Performs duties while demonstrating a working knowledge of the health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements. Displays safe chemical use and equipment handling for all items within the healthcare environment.
- Adheres to all organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety.
- Actively participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.
- Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart set up.
- Removes waste and transports to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste stream handling (i.e. regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous) in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Follows all infection prevention practices, including but not limited to: proper cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).
- Identify and utilize appropriate resources to ensure identified problems or concerns are followed through and resolved.
- Demonstrates knowledge of facility safety requirements.
- Demonstrates the ability to operate and properly maintain all EVS tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment.
- May be asked to perform tasks according to the various facility needs, including but not limited to: conference room set ups, cleaning of stairwells and elevators, and hanging of cubicle curtains.
- May be asked to mentor new Environmental Services Tech I employees.
- Ability to collaborate with others as we are a part of the patient care team.
Required Education
None
Preferred Education/Experience
High Schoo/GED
Previous healthcare experience
Required Licensure/Certification
None
St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, TX, paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas. With hospitals in Lufkin, Livingston, and San Augustine, St. Luke’s Health provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. Our facility is a collaboration between St. Luke’s Health and a team of specialized physicians focused on General and Interventional Cardiology, Sports Medicine, and Orthopedics, including Total Joint Replacement and Spine Care.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
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Frequently asked questions
An Environmental Services Tech plays a vital role in infection prevention by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting patient areas and equipment. Their adherence to strict hygiene protocols helps reduce healthcare-associated infections, ensuring a safer environment for patients and staff within hospitals such as those in Lufkin, TX.
Beyond routine cleaning, this role demands expertise in handling hazardous waste, knowledge of infection prevention standards, and safe chemical use. Mastery of these skills ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and supports overall patient care quality, setting this position apart from general custodial work.
Yes, starting as an Environmental Services Tech can lead to supervisory roles or specialization in infection control and health safety. Gaining experience in healthcare settings like Catholic Health Initiatives often opens doors to advanced environmental technician positions or managerial opportunities.
Working at Catholic Health Initiatives involves collaborating closely with clinical teams to maintain cleanliness that supports patient care. Employees are engaged in performance improvement projects and uphold rigorous safety standards, reflecting the organization's commitment to compassionate, quality healthcare.
While no formal certification is required, prior healthcare experience and a high school diploma or GED are preferred. Catholic Health Initiatives values practical knowledge of infection prevention and safety protocols, which can be enhanced through on-the-job training and internal development programs.
Lufkin's healthcare sector shows steady demand for Environmental Services Techs due to ongoing hospital expansion and patient care needs. While competition exists, candidates with healthcare experience and familiarity with local safety regulations tend to have an advantage in securing roles.
Environmental Services Techs in Lufkin typically earn between $28,000 and $34,000 annually, slightly below the national median due to cost-of-living differences. However, benefits like healthcare coverage and tuition assistance at employers like Catholic Health Initiatives enhance overall compensation packages.
Daily hurdles include managing timely room turnovers to support patient flow, handling diverse waste streams safely, and maintaining infection control under time pressures. Navigating these challenges requires attention to detail and effective communication with clinical staff to ensure a hygienic care environment.
Catholic Health Initiatives encourages career development through tuition assistance and wellness programs, fostering skill advancement and possible promotion within their network. Employees in Texas facilities like St. Luke’s Health benefit from structured performance initiatives that can pave the way to leadership roles.
At Catholic Health Initiatives, the Environmental Services Tech is integrated into a patient care team emphasizing compassionate service and innovation. The role extends beyond cleaning, involving active participation in quality improvement and a strong focus on patient experience, setting it apart from standard environmental service jobs.