Williamsburg Landing - Williamsburg, VA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Williamsburg, VA
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
About the position
The Lead Environmental Services Technician plays a crucial role in supporting the housekeeping staff at Williamsburg Landing by overseeing their work, performing essential cleaning tasks, and ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for residents and guests. This position involves both leadership and hands-on responsibilities, including training new team members and maintaining cleaning equipment.
Responsibilities
- Oversees work of Environmental Services Technicians, assigning tasks and training/orienting new team members.
- Performs inspections of equipment and work completed by technicians.
- Removes trash from main collection points and hauls it to the dumpsters; tears down cardboard boxes for disposal.
- Assists housekeeping staff with vacuuming, washing floors, and cleaning public restrooms.
- Makes repairs to vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, and floor strippers; advises Housekeeping Manager of repairs needing Facilities Management attention.
- Assists with moving furniture or cleaning out vacated units; supports Facilities team with various tasks as needed.
- Supports preventative maintenance cleaning programs, including cleaning carpets and stripping/waxing floors.
- Cleans trash rooms, utility rooms, sinks, and countertops; completes side duties according to check sheets.
- Cleans and maintains equipment, reporting damaged or unsafe equipment to the Housekeeping Manager.
- Researches and recommends cleaning supplies and replacement parts for equipment to the Housekeeping Manager.
- Performs all work safely, reporting hazards and using cleaning chemicals properly.
- Maintains positive interaction with residents, guests, and employees.
- Complies with all Williamsburg Landing policies and procedures, including attendance and safety standards.
- Keeps uniform clean and neat; maintains infection control standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Prior work experience in a similar environmental services role is required.
- Experience related to maintenance and repair of housekeeping equipment is required.
- Prior leadership experience in a housekeeping/environmental services environment is preferred.
- Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license.
Nice-to-haves
- Ability to be pleasant, tactful, and courteous with residents.
- Willingness to perform repetitive daily tasks.
- Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 75 pounds.
- Ability to climb steps, ladders, and reach overhead.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, lean over, and climb stairs frequently throughout the workday.
- Exhibited initiative and good judgment.
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- FSA & HSA
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Legal Resources
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Corporate Wellness Program
- Health Club & Spa Membership
- Employee Education & Training Fund
- Employee Assistance Program
- Credit Union Membership
