Lead, Environmental Services Associate

Location: Saratoga Springs, NY

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift/Schedule: Day shift/Night shift

Department: Environmental Services

Salary Range: $17.79 – $26.65 hourly, based on experience and qualifications

About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we’ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

About The Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Lead, Environmental Services Associate to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you’ll be a vital part of our support team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. As the Lead Environmental Services Associate, you will perform environmental services and sanitation tasks daily and as needed basis. The Lead will assume responsibility for providing a clean, safe, pleasant environment for patients, residents and staff while ensuring departmental customer service and cleaning standards are maintained. The Lead, Environmental Services Associate will actively participate in quality assurance and departmental quality incentive activities as well as using supplies and equipment in a safe manner.

What You’ll Do

• Ensures departmental quality standards are maintained by following proper procedures for cleaning and sanitation of equipment, patient rooms, offices and all other areas of the hospital daily in a timely manner.
• Provides additional support during the period of the day and changing shifts when discharges are high to ensure rooms are cleaned and turned over to maintain throughput.
• Provides customer service skills, cleaning techniques and procedures, and the proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Performs all required documentation for ATP testing and other quality control measures.
• Conduct Patient interviews as it relates to the cleanliness of the room and staff interactions.
• Assists the manager in maintaining a high-quality standard of cleanliness by conducting daily inspections to observe cleaning processes and ensure that standards are met. Inspect all areas routinely to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Environmental Leadership Team.
• Attend weekly and monthly leadership meetings within the department.
• Checks rooms for any safety hazards including spills, water, etc Inspects rooms and gives feedback to staff.
• Provides guidance to staff in emergency situations.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in alignment with Saratoga Hospital values
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support health, healing, and service excellence
• Perform support responsibilities with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Use hospital systems and tools to document care and support operations
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and support patient and staff satisfaction
• Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community
  
  

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience in institutional or commercial setting is required.
• Healthcare housekeeping experience required.
• CHEST certification required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  
  

Why Saratoga Hospital

• A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust
• Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide.
• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System
• Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions
  
  

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you’re passionate about healthcare and community service—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed—we’d still love to hear from you.

How To Apply

Click the ‘apply’ button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.