Team Lead - Environmental Services

IU Health • Carmel, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead - Environmental Services provides non-supervisory leadership and frontline support to Environmental Services (EVS) team members. The role assists with coordinating daily assignments, training and onboarding team members, preparing supplies and equipment, and supporting performance standards through quality checks and peer coaching. The Team Lead models quality, safety, accountability, and professionalism while helping maintain a positive team culture and consistent execution of departmental policies and procedures.

The position supports daily coverage plans, team huddles and shift briefings, inventory management, and organization of equipment and materials. It also performs quality checks and audits, helps correct issues in real time, and escalates concerns when necessary, including in high-pressure, complex, or sensitive care areas.

The position is part-time on the evening shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with a weekday and weekend rotation. It is based at North Hospital and supports the Environmental Services department. IU Health requires new hires to receive various vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19, subject to approved exemptions; proof of previous vaccination may be submitted. The posting also describes IU Health's equal opportunity and accommodation commitments.

Requirements

• Requires 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) credential is required for people newly hired or promoted into the position after October 5, 2025; incumbents hired after that date have six months from their hire or promotion date to obtain it.
• Working knowledge of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and techniques, including handling emergency spills and hazardous or infectious materials.
• Proven experience supporting the execution of department programs, standards, or service protocols with minimal supervision.
• Ability to serve as an extension of leadership in upholding service reliability and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and reinforce hospital policies, safety protocols, and cleanliness standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead peer interactions and influence team performance.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment and clothing as required by hospital policy and regulatory requirements.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, lift 50 pounds or more, and wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-supervisory leadership and frontline support to EVS team members.
• Assist with coordinating daily task assignments and coverage plans to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Train and onboard new team members.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are ready and participate in inventory management and organization of equipment or materials.
• Support performance standards through quality checks, performance audits, and peer coaching.
• Lead or support team huddles, shift briefings, and ongoing communication across the EVS team.
• Serve as a peer role model in high-pressure, complex, or sensitive care areas, demonstrating professionalism and attention to detail.
• Help correct issues in real time and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Model quality, safety, and accountability and reinforce departmental policies, procedures, and cleanliness standards.

What This Job Offers

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