Environmental Services Lead

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

CHEST certification

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton is seeking an Environmental Services Lead to supervise housekeeping operations, mentor staff, and uphold safety, sanitation, and patient experience standards.

Hours are 10:30 pm–7:00 am with weekend/holiday rotation. This leadership role emphasizes performance management, teamwork, and ensuring a clean, safe care environment across all areas.

Qualifications

• Experience leading housekeeping or EVS teams in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to mentor staff, delegate tasks, and manage performance.
• Strong communication and coordination across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EVS team and oversee cleaning operations for safety and quality.
• Schedule breaks, plan staffing, and coordinate with supervisors and managers.
• Monitor infection control, inventory management, and performance inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Staff scheduling

Inventory management

Infection control

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

• Schedules breaks and lunches daily for all assigned staff.
• Utilizes the staff schedule to plan for sufficient daily staffing.
• Coordinates with the Supervisor and or Manager and Director as necessary.
• Coordinates communication between shifts to ensure continuity of service.
• Assists with the development of all performance improvement plans for staff directly under them in discipline.
• Assures timely and effective response to all department requests and requirements.
• Mentors and empowers employees by delegating responsibilities, assisting employees with work performance issues and promoting a teamwork environment.
• Uses wireless technology to monitor bed tracking status in designated patient departments and areas.
• Responsible for inventory management of EVS supplies.
• Maintains all work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Observes and promotes fire prevention and safety practices.
• Follows all infection control policies.
• Monitors daily sign in sheet and adjusts the assignments for call-offs, census, and other factors accordingly.
• Oversees the work performance of Environmental Services personnel.
• Assures all assigned areas are clean, safe, and orderly.
• Provides input to Supervisor on performance evaluations of assigned personnel in the presence of an Environmental Services Supervisor.
• Rearranges work assignments for all shifts as necessary.
• Conducts Quality Improvement inspections of assigned areas routinely.
• All EVS Staff who enter Medication Rooms (Where Applicable) must receive mandatory education on proper Medication Room protocol.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Lead the Team That Keeps Care Safe!

At Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, our Environmental Services team plays a critical role in delivering a safe, healing environment for every patient, family member, and caregiver. As an Environmental Services Lead, you won’t just oversee cleaning operations—you’ll set the standard for excellence, safety, and patient experience.

Hours for this position are 10:30 pm to 7:00 am + weekend and holiday rotation.

Step into a leadership role where your expertise in healthcare sanitation, team development, and service excellence directly impacts patient outcomes every day. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about mentorship, quality, and creating an exceptional care environment—we want to meet you!

We are proud to offer:

• Sign-on Bonus up to $2,500 for eligible candidates.
• $2.00 shift differential for evening and night shifts.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Education and professional development including the nationally recognized CHEST certification (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician).