Environmental Services Lead

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s VHS seeks an Environmental Services Lead to supervise daily custodial operations in the Hospital Environmental Services team, assigning duties, coordinating schedules, and training staff to maintain a safe, clean environment for patients, clients, students and employees.

The role requires responding to hospital needs, conducting quality checks, and ensuring compliance with cleaning, disinfection, and biosecurity SOPs while supporting approximately 5 FTE staff as a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Cleaning experience in a commercial environment is required.
• Preferred: experience providing cleaning services in a medical environment.
• Preferred: operating knowledge of cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, floor machines, etc.).
• Knowledge of industrial cleaning methods and cleaning products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of Hospital Environmental Services employees by assigning duties, establishing work priorities, coordinating weekday, night and weekend coverage, and adjusting assignments in response to employee absences, hospital emergencies, treatment schedules, and changing operational needs.
• Train and provide ongoing work direction to environmental services employees on cleaning and disinfection procedures, biosecurity requirements, equipment use, departmental processes, work orders, and specialized custodial activities.
• Provide guidance to employees during assigned shifts and communicate temporary changes in procedures or work expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality and completion of custodial work by conducting routine quality assurance checks throughout assigned hospital areas, identifying deficiencies, directing corrective action, and ensuring work is completed according to established cleaning, disinfection, and Biosecurity SOP requirements.
• Perform specialized cleaning, disinfection, and contamination-control activities throughout the VHS Hospitals, including removal of biological materials, cleaning and disinfecting clinical and public areas, performing special disinfection procedures, and responding to unusual or extensive contamination.
• Serve as operational backup for custodial areas when additional coverage is needed.
• Coordinate environmental services staffing, leave, and workflow needs by reviewing employee leave requests, arranging coverage, maintaining work schedules, responding to staff questions, and escalating significant staffing, performance, facility, or operational concerns to the Environmental Services Supervisor as appropriate.
• Maintain supplies and support facility readiness by monitoring supply levels, prioritizing restocking based on hospital usage and operational needs, and initiating work orders when facility conditions require repair or immediate attention.
• Perform other related duties as assigned based on the operational needs of the VHS Environmental Services team.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Cleaning experience in a commercial environment

Job description

Position Summary

The Environmental Services Lead provides day-to-day work leadership and custodial support for the VHS Hospitals, including assigning work, coordinating schedules, training employees, and monitoring the quality and completion of custodial services. The position performs and oversees cleaning, disinfection, and sanitation activities to support a safe and functional environment for patients, clients, students, and employees. The role also responds to changing hospital needs, staffing issues, and biosecurity concerns to ensure essential custodial services are maintained.

For full consideration, please apply by Monday, November 9, 2026, 11:59 PM (MT). This position will remain open until filled. At the CSU Veterinary Health System, animals and the people who care for them are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make reflects our commitment to those who trust us with their animals’s health. That focus inspires us to deliver expert veterinary services, support veterinary education and training, and advance groundbreaking research. We show up every day with passion, eagerness to collaborate, and a drive to redefine what’s possible. Our deep partnership with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences amplifies our impact, enabling us to boldly innovate and share knowledge widely.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of Hospital Environmental Services employees by assigning duties, establishing work priorities, coordinating weekday, night and weekend coverage, and adjusting assignments in response to employee absences, hospital emergencies, treatment schedules, and changing operational needs.
• Train and provide ongoing work direction to environmental services employees on cleaning and disinfection procedures, biosecurity requirements, equipment use, departmental processes, work orders, and specialized custodial activities.
• Provide guidance to employees during assigned shifts and communicate temporary changes in procedures or work expectations.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality and completion of custodial work by conducting routine quality assurance checks throughout assigned hospital areas, identifying deficiencies, directing corrective action, and ensuring work is completed according to established cleaning, disinfection, and Biosecurity SOP requirements.
• Perform specialized cleaning, disinfection, and contamination-control activities throughout the VHS Hospitals, including removal of biological materials, cleaning and disinfecting clinical and public areas, performing special disinfection procedures, and responding to unusual or extensive contamination.
• Serve as operational backup for custodial areas when additional coverage is needed.
• Coordinate environmental services staffing, leave, and workflow needs by reviewing employee leave requests, arranging coverage, maintaining work schedules, responding to staff questions, and escalating significant staffing, performance, facility, or operational concerns to the Environmental Services Supervisor as appropriate.
• Maintain supplies and support facility readiness by monitoring supply levels, prioritizing restocking based on hospital usage and operational needs, and initiating work orders when facility conditions require repair or immediate attention.
• Perform other related duties as assigned based on the operational needs of the VHS Environmental Services team.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment criminal background check (required for all new hires).
• Essential services designation: required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• Shift work.
• Special requirements: must be available to work holidays at supervisor's discretion.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Supervision

This position serves as a lead worker for approximately 5.0 FTE environmental services employees but does not have formal supervisory authority. The position provides day-to-day work direction by assigning and prioritizing duties, coordinating schedules and coverage, training employees, monitoring work quality, and providing guidance on procedures and hospital requirements. The Environmental Services Lead may address routine work-related concerns and provide feedback on employees but refers significant performance, conduct, or personnel matters to the Environmental Services Supervisor. Formal supervisory responsibilities, including performance evaluations, corrective or disciplinary action, hiring decisions, and other personnel actions, remain with the Environmental Services Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Cleaning experience in a commercial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing cleaning services in a medical environment.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing and/or polishing machines, buffing and/or other related cleaning operations.
• Knowledge of industrial cleaning methods and cleaning products.
• Reliable with strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Salary Range

$43,000 - $45,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world‑class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work‑life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Inspired by its land‑grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.