Lead Environmental Services Technician

St. Mary's Medical Center•Blue Springs, MO

7d•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 EVS staff. The role ensures patient rooms, operating rooms, and other critical areas meet strict cleanliness and safety standards, particularly those related to infection prevention. The position is full-time, with an evening shift of 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM in 8-hour shifts, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri.

Requirements

A minimum of one year of housekeeping experience in a hospital setting.
Familiarity with chemical sanitizers and general housekeeping functions.
The posting also states that candidates must bring two years of EVS experience in a hospital setting.

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 tasks 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, reporting supply needs or malfunctions.
Communicate with nursing and clinical teams to coordinate cleaning schedules with patient-care activities.