Environmental Services Lead

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Environmental Services Lead provides day-to-day work leadership and custodial support for the VHS Hospitals. The role assigns work, coordinates schedules and coverage, trains employees, and monitors the quality and completion of custodial services. It performs and oversees cleaning, disinfection, sanitation, and contamination-control activities to support a safe and functional environment for patients, clients, students, and employees, while responding to changing hospital needs, staffing issues, and biosecurity concerns.

This position is a lead worker for approximately 5.0 FTE environmental services employees and provides work direction without formal supervisory authority. It may address routine work-related concerns and provide employee feedback; significant performance, conduct, and personnel matters are referred to the Environmental Services Supervisor. Formal supervision and personnel actions remain with that supervisor.

The role is designated as essential and must report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services. Shift work is required, and holiday availability is required at the supervisor’s discretion. The position will remain open until filled; applicants were asked to apply for full consideration by November 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM MT. Salary range: $43,000–$45,000.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Cleaning experience in a commercial environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Available to work shifts and holidays at the supervisor’s discretion.
• Able to report without delay or interruption when needed to provide essential or emergency services.
• Successful completion of the required pre-employment criminal background check for new hires.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing cleaning services in a medical environment.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing and/or polishing machines, buffing, or related cleaning operations.
• Knowledge of industrial cleaning methods and cleaning products.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily work by assigning duties, establishing priorities, coordinating weekday, night, and weekend coverage, and adjusting assignments for absences, emergencies, treatment schedules, and changing operational needs.
• Train and provide ongoing work direction on cleaning and disinfection procedures, biosecurity requirements, equipment use, departmental processes, work orders, and specialized custodial activities.
• Guide employees during assigned shifts and communicate temporary changes in procedures or work expectations.
• Conduct routine quality assurance checks, identify deficiencies, direct corrective action, and ensure work meets established cleaning, disinfection, and Biosecurity SOP requirements.
• Perform specialized cleaning, disinfection, and contamination-control activities, including removal of biological materials, cleaning and disinfecting clinical and public areas, special disinfection procedures, and responses to unusual or extensive contamination.
• Provide operational backup for custodial areas when additional coverage is needed.
• Coordinate staffing, leave, and workflow by reviewing leave requests, arranging coverage, maintaining schedules, responding to staff questions, and escalating significant concerns to the Environmental Services Supervisor.
• Monitor supply levels, prioritize restocking based on hospital usage and operational needs, and initiate work orders when facility conditions require repair or immediate attention.
• Perform other related duties based on operational needs of the VHS Environmental Services team.

Benefits

• The posting describes a robust benefits package, work-life balance, and additional employee perks; it directs applicants to separate benefits information but does not specify individual benefits.

What This Job Offers

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