Environmental Services (EVS) Technician

Program Overview:  

Youth Villages' residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. These programs are offered across three types of facilities—secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes—each designed to meet the individual needs of youth exhibiting a range of referral behaviors, including aggression, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and problem sexual behavior. 
   

Our residential campuses deliver an intensive treatment program that strikes a unique balance between structure and freedom, all while preparing youth for continued success outside of a residential setting. A key focus is to help each youth step down to the least restrictive treatment option possible by developing the skills they need to thrive in less structured environments through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life skills building, and recreation therapy (in selection locations). Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on our campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Environmental Services (EVS) Technician: 

• Cleans and polishes tables, desks, counters, sinks, cabinets, and other surfaces 

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and sanitizes floors using the appropriate method for different types of floors 

• Dusts the premises (including but not limited to: door jambs, furniture, lamps, art, etc.) and removes cobwebs 

• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, stairways, etc. in designated locations 

• Cleans restrooms (including but not limited to: toilets, urinals, bath tubs, showers, and mirrors) 

• Cleans walls, trim, windows, sills, water fountains, doors, etc. 

• Cleans break rooms and kitchenettes (including but not limited to: counters, tables, sinks, microwaves, refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves, and ovens) 

• Maintains sanitary techniques (use of gloves, etc.) for personal safety and the safety of others 

• Empties waste baskets and transports trash to disposal area daily 

• Cleans and sanitizes the premises (including but not limited to: removal of bodily fluids) 

• Washes, dries, folds, and returns linens, towels, and clothing to the correct location 

• Makes beds to company standards daily and changes linen weekly  

• Keeps a company radio on-hand in designated areas and responds to appropriate requests 

• Responds to supervisory requests in a timely and professional manner 

• Records temperatures for designated refrigerators and freezers on a daily basis 

• Restocks supplies in bathrooms, kitchenettes and break rooms 

• Performs other duties as assigned 

Additional Information: 

• This position requires prolonged periods of walking and standing as well as use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls. 

• Applicants must be able to regularly lift and/or move 10 to 50 pounds. 

• Applicants are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings. 

• Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license. 

Salary:

$23 per hour

Schedule:

Two full-time schedules are currently available:

• Days Shift: Monday - Friday from 6am -2:30pm
• Evenings Shift: Monday - Friday from 3pm - 11:30pm

All schedules include occasional weekends and holidays.

Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent (required) 

• Experience in janitorial, housekeeping, or nutrition services (strongly preferred)  

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail  

• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously  

• Basic computer knowledge  

• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule