Environmental Services, Lead

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

2d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

As directed and in partnership with department, division, and nursing unit leadership, the Environmental Services Lead is responsible for cleaning and trash removal while adhering to accepted safety, security, and health guidelines. The role may operate light, medium, and heavy equipment, organize supply maintenance, and train or direct Environmental Service Technicians. The Lead performs general and detailed cleaning, assists the manager, coordinates staff activities, monitors and inspects staff work and attendance, and addresses disciplinary problems. The role performs supervisory duties when the manager is absent, oversees special projects and set-ups, and works with the manager on professional development and staff training. Other duties include following infection-control and safety procedures, controlling keys, responding to customer complaints, reporting building maintenance issues, and locking and unlocking doors. Travel between Emory operating units or affiliated sites may be required. This is an on-site position.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience, or equivalent Environmental Services experience at Emory Healthcare.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Clean and remove trash while following accepted safety, security, and health guidelines.
Perform general and detailed cleaning using appropriate cleaning aids and solutions.
Operate light, medium, and heavy equipment as needed and organize supply maintenance.
Train and/or direct Environmental Service Technicians.
Assist the manager and coordinate staff work activities.
Monitor and inspect staff work, attendance, and time-clock use, and address disciplinary problems.
Perform supervisory duties in the manager's absence.
Oversee and assist with special projects and set-ups to ensure accurate and timely completion.
Work with the manager to formulate a professional development plan and attend educational in-services as appropriate.
Follow infection-control procedures and prescribed cleaning techniques.
Work safely, recognize hazards, and act on them appropriately.
Secure and control keys, distribute and collect assigned keys, and report lost keys or breakages.
Follow up on customer complaints and attempt to resolve issues.
Report building maintenance issues to the manager.
Lock and unlock doors.
Assist the manager in training staff on cleaning procedures, cleaning solutions and products, floor care, project work, and equipment preparation, and in developing staff for advancement.
Perform other related duties as required.
Travel between Emory operating units or affiliated sites if required.