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Environmental Services Technician
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Dallas, TX, 75234
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Overview
We are seeking an Environmental Services Technician, also referred to as a EVS Tech or Hospital Housekeeper. The EVS Tech ensures a safe and healthy environment by cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to prevent infection. The EVS Tech will handle waste disposal, restock supplies, maintain floors and surfaces, and respond to urgent cleaning needs.
Shift’s Available: Evenings
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours: 8-hour - 3:00pm to 11:30pm
Location: Dalas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX
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
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Clean and disinfect patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to prevent the spread of infections
- Properly disposing of medical and hazardous waste according to hospital protocols
- Restock supplies like gloves, masks, and cleaning materials in various hospital areas
- Clean and maintain floors, restrooms, and other surfaces using specialized equipment and chemicals
- Respond to urgent cleaning needs such as spills or contamination incidents and communicate promptly using phone, handheld radios, pagers, and other devices
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness within the hospital and adjacent buildings, which may require traveling between facilities independently
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
EveningsEqual Employment Opportunity
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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Frequently asked questions
Dallas sees steady demand for Environmental Services Technicians due to its large healthcare infrastructure. With several hospitals and medical centers, competition exists but is balanced by frequent openings. Candidates with acute care experience or certifications tend to have an advantage in this regional job market.
While a high school diploma is generally sufficient, Dallas hospitals often favor candidates with certifications in infection control or hazardous waste management. Local regulations sometimes require familiarity with Texas Department of State Health Services protocols, enhancing employability in this region.
Many Environmental Services Technicians progress into supervisory roles overseeing hospital cleaning teams or advance to specialized infection control positions. Some transition to environmental health and safety departments, leveraging their hands-on experience with hospital sanitation and compliance standards.
Attention to detail in sanitation, proficiency with cleaning equipment, and adherence to safety protocols set top EVS Technicians apart. Strong communication skills are also vital, allowing timely response to urgent cleaning needs and effective coordination within hospital teams.
Prime Healthcare Services offers tuition reimbursement and various insurance options, encouraging skill advancement. Working evenings at Dallas Regional Medical Center, EVS Technicians benefit from structured shifts with opportunities to learn infection prevention techniques aligned with hospital standards.
At Prime Healthcare, EVS Technicians handle specialized cleaning in acute care settings with strict adherence to infection control. The role emphasizes rapid response to contamination events using communication devices, reflecting the company's focus on patient safety and operational efficiency.
Environmental Services Technicians in Dallas typically earn between $30,000 and $38,000 annually, depending on experience and shift differentials. Prime Healthcare’s full-time evening roles may include benefits that enhance overall compensation packages beyond base salary.
Handling a sudden biohazard spill in an operating room requires swift action, proper use of disinfectants, and communication with clinical staff. EVS Technicians must manage this while minimizing disruption to patient care, showcasing their critical role in hospital infection prevention.
Many underestimate the technical knowledge required, such as understanding infection control protocols and hazardous waste disposal. This job demands more than cleaning; it involves protecting patient health through meticulous sanitation practices.
Mesquite’s proximity to Dallas offers multiple transit options, though evening shifts may limit public transportation availability. Many EVS Technicians rely on personal vehicles; traffic patterns during shift start and end times are generally manageable for local commuters.