Lead Environmental Services Technician

Williamsburg Landing Inc•Williamsburg, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Environmental Services Technician, under the direction and supervision of the Housekeeping Manager, supports the Housekeeping department by overseeing the work of the Environmental Services Technicians, providing maintenance and training support for floor cleaning equipment, and directly completing routine and non-routine tasks such as trash removal, washing windows, cleaning common areas and carpets, and stripping and waxing floors.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Prior work experience in a similar environmental services role and environment is required
Experience related to maintenance and repair of housekeeping equipment is required.
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license
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 work day
Must possess exhibited initiative and good judgment
Ability to use floor scrubbing, stripping and waxing equipment as well as carpet extracting equipment and supplies in a safe manner
Ability to work some weekend and holiday shifts

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience in a housekeeping/environmental services environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees work of Environmental Services Technicians to include assigning tasks and training/orienting new team members
Performs inspections of equipment and work completed by technicians (work orders, etc)
Removes trash from main collection points and hauls it to the dumpsters; tears down cardboard boxes for disposal
Assists housekeeping staff with vacuuming and washing floors, and cleaning public rest rooms
Makes repairs to vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, floor strippers and other housekeeping and floor cleaning equipment; advises Housekeeping Manager of repairs that require attention from Facilities Management
Assists housekeeping staff with moving furniture or cleaning out vacated units; assists Facilities team with various tasks as needed
Supports the preventative maintenance cleaning programs with cleaning of carpets, stripping and waxing floors; cleans nursing area carpeting immediately if soiled with bodily fluids in both resident rooms and public spaces
Cleans trash rooms and utility rooms; cleans sinks and counter tops; wet mops floors; completes side duties according to check sheets
Cleans and maintains equipment avoiding misuse; reports damaged or unsafe equipment to the Housekeeping Manager
Researches and recommends cleaning supplies and replacement parts for vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, floor strippers and other housekeeping/ floor cleaning equipment to the Housekeeping Manager for ordering.
Performs all work in a safe manner, reporting safety hazards to the Manager or Director immediately; uses and stores all cleaning chemicals properly; displays wet floor signs at all times when wet mopping and removes wet floor signs after floor has dried
Is knowledgeable of emergency procedures and reports emergencies to Security as necessary
Maintains positive interaction with residents, guests, and other employees
Complies with all Williamsburg Landing policies and procedures including those addressing attendance, standards of conduct, dress, safety, and personal hygiene
Keeps uniform clean and neat; maintains infection control standards including proper hand washing, and use of hair nets and gloves
Performs other duties as assigned
Position is required to perform tasks in a pet friendly environment