EVS Technician

EVS Technician

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027. CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person's individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use. Central State Hospital is recruiting for an EVS Technician to join our Environmental Services team and help maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This position is responsible for performing daily cleaning and sanitizing of assigned areas, including sweeping, dust mopping, wet mopping, and vacuuming floors, as well as moving furniture to ensure thorough cleaning. Duties include machine scrubbing, stripping, and refinishing floors, carpet shampooing and extraction, and disinfecting bathrooms, shower areas, and fixtures. The EVS Technician also replenishes bathroom supplies, dusts and cleans furniture, washes walls and windows, polishes bright work, and unloads and stocks linens. Additional responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining housekeeping equipment, reporting issues to supervisors, weekly cleaning of beds, mattresses, and appliances, gathering and disposing of trash twice daily, and maintaining cleanliness of outdoor areas around assigned buildings. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to cleaning procedures, and the ability to support infection control and safety standards across the hospital.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform the Job :

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of supplies, tools, and chemicals.
• Knowledge of safety practices related to housekeeping work.
• Ability in operating floor maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction to perform required tasks.
• Ability to comprehend, read, and write to complete Employee Checklists for an assigned area.
• Ability to complete required computer-based video trainings.
• Ability to complete TO (therapeutic options) training.
• Ability to safely lift, bend, twist, stoop, stretch, push, pull, climb, and stand for extended periods to functionally move and perform repetitive, manual labor tasks, which can occur in confined spaces, such as closets, elevators, and stairwells.
• The ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Skilled in customer service.
• Knowledge of workplace professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications :

Additional Considerations :

Special Instructions :

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements : Applications and rsums for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and / or rsum. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. Applications / rsums will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date. Background Investigation : All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services / Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges. Reasonable Accommodations : Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and / or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (804) 524-7111 during business hours (8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.). Equal Opportunity : The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Contact Information :

Name : Human Resources

Phone : 1-804-524-7111

Email : CSHRecruitment@dbhds.virginia.gov