Environmental Services Lead

Position Summary

The EVS Lead provides day-to-day operational support and on-shift guidance to Environmental Services Technicians within a hospital setting. This position performs routine custodial and sanitation duties while serving as a working lead to ensure assigned areas are clean, safe, and maintained in accordance with infection control and healthcare standards.

The role assists with coordinating daily tasks, monitoring quality, and supporting staff to ensure patient care areas, clinical spaces, and common areas remain sanitary, stocked, and ready to support hospital operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms, clinical areas, restrooms, offices, corridors, and common spaces

• Lead and support EVS Technicians during assigned shifts

• Assign or coordinate daily tasks and coverage based on operational needs

• Ensure cleaning procedures and infection control standards are consistently followed

• Monitor work quality and provide real-time guidance or correction as needed

• Train and mentor new or existing staff on proper techniques, chemical use, equipment operation, and safety practices

• Serve as the first point of contact for staff questions or immediate service requests

• Respond promptly to spills, urgent cleaning needs, or special requests

• Conduct routine inspections of assigned areas to ensure cleanliness and readiness

• Reinforce PPE usage, bloodborne pathogen procedures, and safety compliance

• Report staffing concerns, supply needs, maintenance issues, or safety hazards to the Supervisor or Manager

• Assist with inventory and restocking of supplies and equipment

• Maintain professional conduct when interacting with patients, visitors, and hospital staff

• Support special projects, deep cleaning, and periodic floor care as assigned

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Previous environmental services or custodial experience required

• Lead or team leadership experience required

• Knowledge of hospital sanitation practices and infection control standards preferred

• Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate team activities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Reliable attendance and professionalism required

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and walking

• Frequent bending, lifting, stooping, and reaching

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Ability to push and pull carts and equipment for extended periods

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily within a hospital or healthcare facility and may include exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, bodily fluids, regulated waste, and varying temperatures.