Lead Environmental Services Technician

Providence Medical Center • Kansas City, KS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Environmental Services Technician, also referred to as an Environmental Services Lead Technician, Housekeeping Lead, or Lead EVS Tech, maintains a clean, safe, and infection-controlled environment while overseeing and guiding a team of environmental services staff. The role ensures that patient rooms, operating rooms, and other critical areas meet strict cleanliness and safety standards, particularly those related to infection prevention.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of housekeeping experience in a hospital setting.
• Familiarity with chemical sanitizers and general housekeeping functions.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Joint Commission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support EVS staff during shifts by assigning tasks, training new employees, and monitoring work quality.
• Inspect patient rooms, operating rooms, and high-risk areas for proper sanitation, infection control compliance, and readiness.
• Perform cleaning and disinfection in sensitive areas such as isolation rooms, operating rooms, and emergency departments.
• Respond to urgent cleaning needs, including blood or body fluid spills and room turnovers for admissions and discharges.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, OSHA standards, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, and report supply needs or equipment 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 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Many other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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