Lead Environmental Services Technician

Prime Healthcare • Blue Springs, MO

5d • 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. This is a full-time evening position at St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri, with an eight-hour shift listed as 3:00 PM–11:30 PM.

Requirements

• Two years of EVS experience in a hospital setting, as stated in the responsibilities section.
• At least one year of housekeeping experience in a hospital setting, as stated in the qualifications section.
• 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 sanitation, infection-control compliance, and readiness.
• Clean and disinfect sensitive areas, including 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.
• Other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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