Environmental Services Lead

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Lead Environmental Services Worker to manage cleaning across patient care, work areas, and public spaces. You will oversee staff on one shift in the absence of a Supervisor and coordinate routine tasks, scheduling, and training to maintain high environmental standards.

The role requires health care ES knowledge, familiarity with floor machines and cleaning equipment, strong communication, and basic computer skills to navigate web-based systems

Qualifications

• Health Care Environmental Services knowledge.
• Working knowledge of floor machines and housekeeping equipment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train staff and present classroom materials.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning duties of patient care areas, work areas and general public areas.
• Coordinate staffing and assist with scheduling, training, and PM project list. Monitors quality on a daily basis.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training staff

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Level III program

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.