Job Title: Environmental Services Technician (EVS)
Job Description
This role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly hospital environment by performing a wide range of custodial and housekeeping tasks in patient rooms and common areas. You help ensure a sanitary setting for patients, visitors, and staff through consistent, high-quality cleaning and sanitation practices.
Responsibilities
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Clean and disinfect patient rooms, including discharging rooms after patients leave, following established hospital protocols.
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Perform routine cleaning tasks such as mopping, sweeping, and wiping surfaces in facilities, common areas, break rooms, and bathrooms.
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Carry out terminal cleaning procedures in areas exposed to bodily fluids and infectious diseases, adhering to safety and infection control standards.
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Clean and sanitize bathrooms and all common areas to maintain a hygienic and orderly environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
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Handle and dispose of waste and cleaning materials safely, in accordance with hospital guidelines and sanitation procedures.
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Use appropriate cleaning agents, tools, and equipment to complete daily tasks efficiently and effectively.
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Follow detailed instructions and cleaning schedules provided during training to ensure consistent quality of service.
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Work collaboratively with the broader hospital team, demonstrating a team-oriented attitude and strong customer service when interacting with staff and visitors.
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Adapt to working in areas where bodily fluids and infectious diseases may be present, maintaining strict adherence to safety and cleanliness standards.
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Remain on your feet for extended periods, performing frequent standing, bending, and moving throughout the shift to complete assigned tasks.
Essential Skills
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At least 1 year of experience working in a hospital environment, with exposure to housekeeping or environmental services.
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Hands-on experience in custodial, janitorial, or cleaning roles, including mopping, sweeping, and general sanitation tasks.
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Experience in housekeeping or EVS technician work, with the ability to follow hospital cleaning and disinfection procedures.
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Understanding of sanitation practices in healthcare settings, including terminal cleaning and working around bodily fluids and infectious diseases.
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Strong customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
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Proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
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Physical ability to stand, bend, and move throughout the entire shift while performing cleaning duties.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Experience in janitorial or housekeeping roles in healthcare or similar high-standards environments.
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Familiarity with hospital-specific cleaning protocols and infection control procedures.
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Comfort working in all areas of the hospital, following all safety guidelines.
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Willingness to work assigned shifts, including first shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), second shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.) and third shift (11 p.m.-7:30 a.m.), as needed.
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Ability to learn and apply new cleaning techniques and safety procedures during training.
Why Work Here?
The hospital offers a structured two-week training program to help you build confidence in your role and understand all cleaning and safety protocols. You receive all necessary personal protective equipment to perform your duties safely. This environment values teamwork, reliability, and a strong commitment to cleanliness and patient safety, providing a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the well-being of others.
Work Environment
You work in a busy hospital setting that includes patient rooms, bathrooms, break rooms, and various common areas. The role involves discharging and cleaning patient rooms, including areas where bodily fluids and infectious diseases may be present, and performing terminal cleaning as required. You spend most of the day standing, bending, and moving throughout the facility while completing assigned tasks. Shifts typically include first shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), second shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.), and third shift (11 p.m.-7:30 a.m.). Personal protective equipment is provided and used regularly to support safe work practices in this clinical environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Torrance, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
