Environmental Services Lead

American Addiction Centers • Lexington, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Lead is responsible for performing complete cleaning of assigned areas, including dusting, sanitizing, washing, floor care, carpet care, and restocking. This role involves heavy contact with cleaning chemicals and disinfecting agents, and may include outdoor cleaning and the use of ladders. The Lead also removes waste, including soiled linen, trash, sharps, and hazardous waste, and ensures equipment is clean and orderly. They are responsible for documenting cleaning actions, meeting departmental quality standards, and attending training to stay current on chemical usage and procedures. Additionally, the Lead inspects and releases cleaned rooms, stocks supplies, completes project work, and conducts custodial training.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum two years' in-house experience.
• 120 hours of hard surface experience.
• 60 hours carpet care experience.
• No current CAFs.
• Completion of the competency for the Emergency Department.
• Certifications in EVS Customer Service Care, operating room cleaning, and in all floor care.
• Ability to operate all cleaning equipment.
• Implements proper use of chemicals to reduce bloodborne protocol.
• Proficient in chemical usage.
• Quality scores 90% or higher.
• Mentors EVS Technicians I & II.
• Wake One knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete cleaning of assigned areas including dusting and sanitizing furniture, equipment, mirrors and fixtures; washing windows, walls, ceilings, vents and light fixtures; sweeping, scrubbing and refinishing floors; vacuuming and carpet shampooing; re-stocking restrooms; replacing light bulbs; and reporting repairs.
• Handles cleaning chemicals, disinfecting agents, floor strippers and finishes. May assist with outdoor cleaning including parking lot, windows and roof. May use a ladder for various cleaning activities.
• Removes waste by collecting and transporting soiled linen, emptying trash containers, changing sharps containers, transporting solid and hazardous waste to compactors, recycling material, and emptying cigarette receptacles in smoking areas.
• Keeps equipment associated with the job, clean and orderly, and reports equipment failures or other mechanical issues to maintenance staff.
• Assures daily patient areas, clinics, offices and labs are cleaned with proper use of chemicals for cleaning and disinfecting. Documents cleaning actions noting areas requiring additional monitoring or care. Informs Supervisor of incomplete work and communicates between shifts. Meets Departmental Quality Standards.
• Attends training as scheduled. Complies with procedures, rules and regulations relating to the use of chemicals and supplies. Remains current on technical updates, reading labels, and on the mixing and dilution of chemicals.
• Inspects and releases cleaned rooms to Admissions. Stocks and distributes cleaning supplies. Completes project work as assigned. Conducts routine follow-up custodial training.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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