Team Lead-Environmental Services- Evening

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Lead Associate provides non-supervisory leadership and frontline support to Environmental Services team members at Methodist Hospital. The role supports daily assignment coordination, onboarding and training, supply and equipment readiness, and performance standards through quality checks and peer coaching. The associate models quality, safety, professionalism, and accountability while fostering a positive team culture and supporting consistent application of departmental policies and procedures.

The position helps coordinate work assignments and coverage plans, leads or supports shift huddles and briefings, participates in inventory and storage-area organization, and serves as a peer leader in demanding or sensitive care environments. It also conducts inspections and audits, helps address concerns in real time, escalates issues when appropriate, and supports infection prevention and environmental standards to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming hospital environment. The schedule is 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Requires 3–5 years of Environmental Services, housekeeping, hospitality, healthcare support, or related experience.
• CHEST credentialing is required for individuals newly hired or promoted into the position after October 5, 2025; they have six months to obtain the credential.
• Working knowledge of cleaning equipment, chemicals, cleaning techniques, and procedures for emergency spills and hazardous or infectious materials.
• Demonstrated experience supporting departmental programs, service standards, or operational protocols with minimal supervision.
• Ability to reinforce accountability, service excellence, and compliance with organizational standards as an extension of leadership.
• Ability to follow and reinforce hospital policies, safety protocols, infection prevention practices, and cleanliness standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to coach, support, and influence peers.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment and protective clothing in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work rotating weekends, holidays, and schedule adjustments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-supervisory leadership and frontline support to Environmental Services team members.
• Assist with coordinating daily task assignments, training and onboarding new team members, and ensuring supplies and equipment are ready.
• Support performance standards through quality checks and peer coaching.
• Model quality, safety, professionalism, and accountability while fostering a positive team culture and consistent execution of departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and coverage plans to ensure uninterrupted service delivery across assigned areas.
• Lead or support team huddles, shift briefings, and ongoing communication among EVS team members.
• Participate in inventory management and the readiness and organization of equipment, materials, and storage areas.
• Serve as a peer leader in high-pressure, complex, or sensitive care environments while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
• Conduct quality inspections and performance audits, support real-time resolution of concerns, and escalate issues to leadership when appropriate.
• Support infection prevention initiatives and environmental standards.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality and work rotating weekends, holidays, and schedule adjustments as needed.

Benefits

• Access to opportunities for learning and development, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED