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Environmental Services Technician
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Kansas City, KS, 66112
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.
Shifts Available: Evenings
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours: 8-hour - 3:00pm to 11:30pm
Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS
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:
- Must be able to read, understand and communicate effectively
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
- One (1) year of knowledge within acute care hospital environmental service techniques, practices and procedures preferred
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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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
In Kansas City hospitals, Environmental Services Technicians play a crucial part in infection control by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas. Their meticulous sanitation efforts help reduce the spread of infections, safeguarding patients and healthcare staff alike.
Beyond basic cleaning skills, an Environmental Services Technician often possesses knowledge of hospital-specific protocols for medical waste disposal and infection prevention. Experience with specialized cleaning equipment and effective communication during urgent situations distinguishes proficient techs in this healthcare niche.
Yes, many Environmental Services Technicians can progress into supervisory roles or specialize in hospital safety and compliance. Additional certifications or experience in acute care settings also open pathways into environmental health management or regulatory compliance careers.
Prime Healthcare Services provides comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and employer 401k options. These perks create a supportive work environment tailored to employee wellness and professional growth.
At Prime Healthcare, Environmental Services Technicians are vital to maintaining clinical cleanliness standards. They collaborate closely with medical teams, respond swiftly to urgent cleaning needs, and uphold strict hygiene protocols, ensuring the hospital environment supports patient recovery.
Environmental Services Technicians in Kansas City generally earn between $28,000 and $36,000 annually. Factors influencing pay include experience, shift timing, and specific hospital policies, with evening shifts often providing additional compensation.
While a high school diploma is usually preferred, specialized certifications in hazardous waste handling or infection control can enhance employability. Local healthcare facilities may prioritize technicians familiar with acute care environmental service procedures.
Kansas City experiences steady demand for Environmental Services Technicians due to ongoing healthcare facility operations and infection control priorities. While competition exists, candidates with relevant hospital experience and flexibility in evening shifts tend to have an edge.
Evening shifts often involve managing urgent cleaning needs after peak patient activity, requiring quick response to spills and contamination. Technicians work independently across hospital areas, making strong communication skills and initiative critical during these hours.
Technicians may encounter sudden contamination incidents, strict adherence to infection control, and the need to balance thorough cleaning with quick turnaround times. Managing hazardous waste safely and maintaining supply levels also add complexity to their daily responsibilities.