Environmental Services Lead

SPEROS; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt is seeking an Environmental Services Lead to oversee day-to-day cleaning and disinfection for patients, visitors, and staff. You will open/close shifts, track team progress, perform quality inspections, manage supplies, and communicate status to your supervisor in a fast-paced oncology environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2 years of customer service, 18 months in environmental services or housekeeping with 1 year supervisory experience, plus CHEST certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 6 months related experience may be considered in lieu of diploma.
• Two years of customer service experience.
• Eighteen months of environmental services or housekeeping experience, including one year in a healthcare setting.
• One year supervisory or project lead experience – internal candidates with 6 months supervisory or project lead experience may be considered.
• Must complete CHEST certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing shifts, ensuring all job assignments are completed, inventory and storage of supplies and linen, task assignment and supervision.
• Perform and document cleaning inspections; train and provide feedback to team members.
• Ensure proper storage of supplies, linen, and equipment; manage bed tracking application; handle calls and customer requests; resolve daily operational issues.
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces in clinical and non-clinical areas; handle medical waste per safety procedures; travel to off-site locations as needed.
• Provide feedback to supervisor on performance and maintain positive relationships with patients, staff, and department.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CHEST certification

Job description

## Environmental Services LeadApplyremote type: Onsitetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-2772### Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.### As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.**Summary**Under the direction of an Environmental Services Supervisor, the Team Leader supports team members who clean and disinfect the physical environment for patients, visitors, and staff members. The Team Leader will ensure all areas of responsibility are completed by opening and closing the shift, tracking Team Member progress, performing quality inspections, providing supplies and equipment, and informing their supervisor on the status of the team's progress. This position performs a variety of duties that support the department in maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff.**The Ideal Candidate*** Ability to take initiative and follow oral/written instructions and communicate effectively.* Ability to work independently and unsupervised at times.* Evidence of a good driving record and maintain a good record per Moffitt Policy.**Responsibilities*** **Completion of Job Assignments**Opening and closing shifts, ensuring all job assignments are completed properly, ensuring adequate inventory and storage of supplies and linen, assigning tasks and projects, manage bed tracking application, answer phone calls from customers and staff members, complete customer requests, resolve daily operational issues, operate the UV lights, etc.Assumes responsibility of running shift in absence of Supervisor* **Quality Assurance**Perform and document cleaning inspections; train and give feedback to team members* **Asset Inventory**Ensure adequate inventory levels and proper storage of supplies and linenEnsure proper storage of machines and floor cleaning equipment* **Communication**Represent the Environmental Services department positively and professionally at all times.Follow up on cleaning or staff issues with ability to deescalate situations.Provide feedback to team members and their Supervisor on team members' performance.Maintain positive relationships and good communication with patients, visitors, staff members, and those within the Environmental Services department.Report all facilities/maintenance issues to Supervisor and input work orders.* **High-touch surface disinfection and cleaning**Properly clean and disinfect all types of areas including clinical inpatient/outpatient (patient rooms, exam rooms, nurse stations, etc.), support/common areas, offices, labs, conference rooms, elevators, stairwells, corridors, external grounds, etc. - Handle and dispose of medical waste and sharps observing all required precautions, including properly tying and labeling bags - Use proper chemicals, tools, and equipment for each situation - Clean spills containing blood or other potentially infectious material using established infection control, safety, and ES departmental procedures.Occasionally may have to travel to off-site locations.Complete other duties as assigned.* **Training and Competencies**Demonstrate competency by completing required departmental education and training.Responsible for training team members.* **Policies and Procedures**Follow departmental and other regulatory standards regarding all cleaning policies and procedures (using proper disinfectants, labeling chemical bottles, keeping an organized cart, etc.) Perform all essential functions following established safety and infection control requirements (perform hand hygiene, wear PPE, etc.).Follow instructions from Environmental Services management.**Credentials and Qualifications:*** High School Diploma/GED Required. An additional six (6) months of related experience may be considered in lieu of a High School Diploma/GED.* Two (2) years of customer service experience.* Eighteen months (18) of environmental services or housekeeping experience. Inclusive of one (1) year experience in a healthcare setting.* One (1) year Supervisory or Project Lead experience – internal candidates with 6 months supervisory or project lead experience may be considered.* Must complete Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) certification within 18 months of hire.* Valid Driver’s License required.Qualifications include: High school education or the equivalent, which will provide the ability to interpret and convey moderately complex oral and written instructions to employees. One (1) year of hospital environmental service experience desired with six (6) months of environmental service supervision preferred.**Salary Range**$17.53 - $26.50*Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.*