Environmental Services Lead

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Environmental Services Lead to supervise day-to-day EVS operations in our Milwaukee facility. You will plan assignments, coach staff, and ensure completion of duties according to EVS procedures.

The role requires leadership experience, strong communication, and organizational skills, with a focus on excellent customer service and collaboration with hospital teams. You will support scheduling and operate across all EVS tasks and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• 3 years experience with at least one in Housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Lead co-workers in the day-to-day operations of the Environmental Services department (EVS) program.
• Confers, plans ahead with supervisory staff, on job assignments, projects and activities.
• Verifies completion of all assigned duties/tasks by Environmental Services staff according to EVS procedures.
• Assist in scheduling of the Environmental Services staff.
• Adjust the daily schedule to ensure proper staffing in all areas.
• Functions as Environmental Services Tech, knowing all positions/responsibilities within department.
• Communicate to leadership associate performance, conduct, issues, etc.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Instructional communication

Education

High School diploma

Leadership experience

3+ years in housekeeping

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Lead co-workers in the day-to- day operations of the Environmental Services department (EVS) program.
• Confers, plans ahead with supervisory staff, on job assignments, projects and activities.
• Verifies completion of all assigned duties/tasks by Environmental Services staff according to EVS procedures.
• Responsibility for assisting in scheduling of the Environmental Services staff.
• Adjusts the daily schedule to ensure proper staffing in all areas.
• Functions as Environmental Services Tech, knowing all positions/responsibilities within department.
• Communicate to leadership associate performance, conduct, issues, etc.

When in a lead role

• Role in Hazardous Materials, spills and disaster plans
• Assists in competencies
• Monitor Bed Tracking
• Monitors lunch and breaks
• Liaison between EVS and customers/staff as needed
• Coordinate projects/set ups
• Assist with room inspection high touch, etc.
• Issues key, pagers, equipment, etc
• Makes suggestions for work improvement

Supply and equipment use and maintenance

• Assists in training and introducing new equipment and cleaning methods by demonstrating techniques and procedures
• Inspects equipment and supplies for cleanliness and possible damage, to ensure that it is in working for the next shift use and maintenance of all equipment.

Customer Satisfaction

• Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude to patients, families and other contacts.
• Utilizes appropriate chain of command in resolving complaints, grievances
• Maintains confidential patient and departmental information.
• Presents department in a positive manner to all contacts.
• Utilizes AIDET with both Internal Customers and External Customers .
• Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with fellow associates.
• Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to patient families and other personnel in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Displays patient and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.

Trains associates and assists in Department Orientation Process

• Maintains licenses and certifictes as appropriate
• Fullfills operating unit, competencies, and required training.

Education/Experience Required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• leadership experience preferred.
• 3 years experience with at least one in Housekeeping

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to communicate instructions
• N/A

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Team player Able to work with all levels of personnel Demonstrates flexibility Projects a positive attitude Willing to learn, cooperate Self motivated Demonstrates initiative Good communication skills. Written and verbal Thinking consistent with Advocate Mission, Values, Philosophies and quality concepts EVS product and equipment knowledge Potential exposure to hazardous materials Job responsibility involve walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting throughout the work day. Ability to perform medium lifting: up to 35 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 15 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.