Environmental Services Technician (EVS) - Full-time
Company : Select Medical
Location : Tallahassee, FL, 32308
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 7 January 2026
Overview
Position: Environmental Services Technician (EVS)/Housekeeping
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Schedule: Full-timeCompensation: $17.41/hr to $21.23/hr. (based on years of experience)
Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and every team member plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.
Why Join Us:
- Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- Consistently demonstrate commitment to customer service excellence in all interactions with patients, family members, visitors and other staff members.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment in assigned areas, which may include patient rooms, offices, nurse’s stations, lounges, hallways, bathrooms, kitchen areas, elevators and lobby areas.
- Responsibility for the overall condition of the hospital, including sanitation, order, and appearance.
- Performing light manual work, ensuring that routine housekeeping tasks are being performed according to established schedules and procedures.
- Cleaning assigned areas by washing furnishings, floors, and equipment with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease.
- Using dust cloths and the vacuum cleaner to dust window sills, blinds, floors, and furniture; emptying ashtrays and trash buckets; arranging furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion.
- Making beds with clean linen in prescribed manner; scouring and polishing sinks, tubs, mirrors and similar equipment; replenishing supplies of soap, towels and other dispensable items.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous Housekeeping experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School degree or equivalent preferred.
- Previous hospital EVS experience preferred.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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Frequently asked questions
Tallahassee's healthcare sector, including specialty hospitals like Select Medical, shows steady demand for environmental services technicians. Candidates with hospital cleaning experience stand out, as local employers prioritize infection control expertise. The market favors those who can adapt quickly to healthcare environments and maintain high sanitation standards.
While a high school diploma is commonly preferred, hospitals in Tallahassee value candidates with prior hospital housekeeping experience. Certifications in infection prevention or environmental services can enhance employability, reflecting the region’s focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance in healthcare cleaning roles.
An EVS technician ensures high cleanliness standards by sanitizing patient rooms, common areas, and medical equipment. Tasks include dusting, floor care, replenishing supplies, and infection control measures. This role is vital in preventing disease spread within hospitals, requiring attention to detail and adherence to schedules.
Growth opportunities include moving into supervisory EVS roles, specializing in infection control, or transitioning to environmental health technician positions. Gaining certifications and extended healthcare experience can open pathways into management or quality assurance roles within medical facilities.
Based on experience, hourly pay ranges from $17.41 to $21.23. This compensation aligns with regional healthcare cleaning roles and reflects the critical nature of maintaining a safe recovery environment in specialty hospitals.
Select Medical emphasizes a thorough orientation and comprehensive benefits, including health plans and 401(k) matching. The focus on critically ill patient environments requires EVS technicians to be particularly diligent in infection control, making it a unique experience compared to general facility cleaning jobs.
Select Medical prioritizes compassionate care and specialized training, investing heavily in onboarding to ensure employees are prepared for the sensitive nature of recovery hospital settings. This approach fosters a supportive culture not always found in other regional healthcare employers.
Yes, there are opportunities for those new to hospital environmental services, especially if they have general housekeeping experience. Many facilities offer training programs to help newcomers meet the specific demands of healthcare sanitation.
Humidity in Tallahassee can accelerate wear on surfaces, requiring EVS technicians to be vigilant in cleaning routines. Additionally, older hospital infrastructure may demand flexible cleaning methods to maintain sanitary conditions effectively.
Experience in hospital or healthcare facility housekeeping is highly preferred, as it equips candidates with knowledge of infection control protocols and patient-sensitive cleaning practices essential to Select Medical’s standards.