Environmental Services Technician (Veterinary Hospital)

Environmental Services Technician Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) is a multi-doctor veterinary specialty and emergency hospital located in East Greenwich, RI. Our 24-hour hospital is seeking a part-time and full-time Environmental Services Technicians to join our team and help maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming environment for our patients, clients, and staff. This position plays an important role in supporting hospital operations by helping ensure that clinical, client-facing, and employee areas remain clean, stocked, and functional throughout the day. This is not a pet care position, but candidates should be comfortable working around dogs and cats in a busy veterinary hospital setting. This position may require evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Full-time positions are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Perform routine hospital-wide cleaning of floors, surfaces, exam rooms, bathrooms, lobbies, lounges, offices, and other assigned areas. Clean, disinfect, and maintain high-touch surface areas including counters, chairs, door handles, railings, tables, and shared workspaces. Maintain daily floor care by sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and helping keep hallways, lobbies, and workspaces clean and presentable. Clean and restock public and employee bathrooms, including paper products, soap, and other necessary supplies. Clean, organize, and restock employee lounges and shared staff areas. Empty interior and exterior trash receptacles and replace liners as needed. Vacuum, clean, and maintain office areas and administrative workspaces. Assist with cleaning up pet waste, spills, and accidents promptly and appropriately. Support routine hospital maintenance tasks as needed, including light facility upkeep and assisting with keeping hospital areas and equipment organized and functional. Assist with outdoor upkeep as needed, including sweeping walkways, removing pet waste, and occasional snow removal from client walk areas. Assist with hospital laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and distributing laundry to patient care areas. Help maintain a clean, odor-free, professional hospital environment for clients, patients, visitors, and staff. Qualifications Ability to speak and read English. Reliable transportation. Comfortable working around dogs and cats. Ability to work independently and stay on task in a busy hospital environment. Attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workplace. Professional, pleasant, engaged, and respectful communication with clients and coworkers. Willingness to assist with changing hospital needs and routine support tasks as assigned. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods. Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and move carts, trash, laundry, and supplies throughout the hospital. Ability to work around animals, animal hair, odors, bodily fluids, and other materials commonly encountered in a veterinary hospital. Ability to safely use cleaning products, disinfectants, and chemicals while following required safety procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment. Ability to perform indoor and occasional outdoor duties as needed. Compensation & Benefits Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience.  Shift differential for evening hours worked after 8pm. Benefits and Perks (for Full Time) Employer paid medical insurance premiums, AND paid deductible for employees! Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options 401K with company match  Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000 Personal Pet Discounts PTO and Holiday pay Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Veterinary Social Worker on-site Ample paid CE opportunities on-site, as well as CE stipend for Certified Technicians Uniform allowance We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love. United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.