About this role
Multiple opportunities available at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Hoag Hospital Irvine Position Summary The Environmental Services Technician plays an important role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This position supports the daily operations of the Environmental Services team through high-quality cleaning, disinfecting, and room turnover services across a variety of hospital and clinical areas. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, values teamwork, and understands the importance of maintaining a healing environment. Environmental Services Technicians help support patient care by ensuring assigned spaces meet Hoag’s standards for cleanliness, safety, and professionalism. What You Will Bring
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail • A commitment to maintaining a safe and clean healthcare environment • The ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, time-sensitive settings • A team-oriented mindset and professional communication style • The ability to respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations Why Join Hoag
• Opportunity to work in a respected healthcare environment where your work directly supports patient care • Multiple openings across Newport Beach and Irvine • Meaningful role on a team focused on safety, service, and operational excellence • Strong team environment with training and support
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Clean and supply patient rooms, treatment rooms, restrooms, utility rooms, nurseries, nursing stations, lounges, offices, waiting areas, and other assigned spaces according to department standards • Perform high-level, time-sensitive disinfecting and cleaning tasks in critical care areas, including discharge rooms, isolation rooms, the emergency department, and operative or invasive procedural areas • Complete terminal cleaning and other detailed cleaning assignments with a strong focus on infection prevention and safety • Perform specialty floor care, carpet care, upholstery care, and project work such as stripping and refinishing floors and extracting carpets • Use appropriate cleaning equipment, chemicals, and supplies safely and effectively • Remove trash and soiled linen from assigned areas • Maintain a professional image through communication, appearance, and conduct • Follow department procedures, quality standards, preventive maintenance expectations, and safety guidelines • Demonstrate strong customer service by supporting positive interactions with patients, visitors, and team members • Recognize and follow designated signs, symbols, and written instructions as trained • Support Linen Services operations as needed, including distributing and stocking clean linen, ordering and maintaining inventory, stocking carts, transporting linen carts, and maintaining linen rooms • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required
• Ability to read, speak, understand, and follow written and verbal directions in English • Basic comprehension sufficient to understand job-related forms, documents, signs, symbols, and written instructions • Ability to recognize urgent and emergency situations and communicate clearly so others understand Preferred
• High school diploma or GED • Basic computer skills, including the ability to use email and complete computer-based training with minimal assistance • Previous hospital, healthcare, hospitality, or housekeeping experience • Experience operating cleaning equipment such as vacuums, extractors, bovac, and roto equipment Preferred
• Valid California driver’s license for team members authorized to operate Hoag vehicles