Env Svcs Worker Lead

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Medical Center seeks a Lead Environmental Services Worker to supervise and perform cleaning in patient care, work, and public areas.

You will oversee staff on one shift in the absence of a supervisor, update schedules and training, and ensure daily quality. Strong communication and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Complete Level III program within one year of entering lead role.
• Experience as Environmental Services Worker in a health care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare environmental services and cleaning equipment; ability to train staff.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning duties in patient care areas, work areas and public spaces.
• Coordinate routine assignments and supervise one shift in the absence of a supervisor.
• Maintain and update staffing schedules, training requirements and PM project list.
• Ensure daily quality and communicate with department customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Staff training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Level III program completion within one year

Tools

Floor machines

Computers

Housekeeping equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Lead Environmental Services Worker is responsible for the physical appearance and total environment of assigned areas. Position will execute and oversee cleaning duties of patient care areas, work areas and general public areas as assigned and for overseeing staff for one shift in the absence of a Supervisor. Position coordinates and assists with all routine assignments and activities of Environmental Services. Maintains and updates all staffing schedules, training requirements and PM project list. Establishes and maintains good communication with all department customers and monitors quality on a daily basis.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of Level III program within one year of entry into the Lead role.

EXPERIENCE:

Has satisfactorily performed the job of Environmental Services Worker or equivalent in a health care setting.

Knowledge/Special Skills

Health Care Environmental Services knowledge required. Working knowledge of E/S floor machines and typical housekeeping equipment. Good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to train staff and present classroom materials. Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.