Lead Environmental Services Technician

Prime Healthcare • Kansas City, KS

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Environmental Services Technician, also referred to as an Environmental Services Lead Technician, Housekeeping Lead or Lead EVS Tech. The Lead EVS Tech maintain s a clean, safe, and infection-controlled environment while overseeing and guiding a team of EVS staff. T he Lead EVS Tech will ensure that patient rooms, operating rooms, and other critical areas meet strict cleanliness and safety standards, especially related to infection prevention.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1-year Housekeeping experience in hospital setting.
• Familiarity with chemical sanitizers and general housekeeping functions.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Joint Commission requirements, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support EVS staff during shifts by assigning tasks, training new employees, and monitoring work quality
• Inspect patient rooms, ORs, and high-risk areas for proper sanitation, infection control compliance, and readiness
• Perform cleaning and disinfection tasks in sensitive areas such as isolation rooms, operating rooms, and emergency departments
• Respond to urgent cleaning needs like blood/body fluid spills or room turnovers for admissions and discharges
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, OSHA standards, and Joint Commission requirements
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, reporting needs or malfunctions
• Communicate with nursing and clinical teams to coordinate cleaning schedules with patient care activities

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed