Environmental Services Lead - Rural Hlth

Nebraska; Kearney, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Kearney seeks an Environmental Services Lead to assist custodial management in daily operations of medical facilities on campus, delivering quality customer service and showing willingness to learn proper cleaning techniques.

The role includes leading essential functions, directing schedules and work orders, managing chemicals, equipment, infection control, sanitization, emergency response, and special events, plus laundry duties and snow removal as needed.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED.
• 1 year of custodial experience in medical field.

Responsibilities

• Lead custodial activities and provide training.
• Provide work directions on schedules and coverage.
• Ensure proper use of chemicals and equipment.
• Infection control and sanitization responsibilities.
• Emergency response and safety duties.
• Handle work orders for fire extinguishers, emergency lights and AEDs.
• Order supplies and manage laundry duties.
• Lead summer cleaning projects and events.
• Snow removal near building entrances.

Skills

Lead team

Training

Infection control

Sanitation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Chemicals handling

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Environmental Services Lead - Rural Hlth Environmental Services Lead - Rural Hlth Job Description

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor, this position is responsible for assisting department management with the day-to-day activities of the custodial staff for the medical facilities on campus. Quality customer service will be provided to the client at all times. Knowledge or willingness to learn proper cleaning techniques is essential.

Lead and participate in the Essential Functions of custodial activities of assigned buildings, along with providing training in the following areas based on department established standards.

• Provide work directions to assigned custodians on job schedules, work orders and coverage
• The proper use of labeling, dilution, storage and the use of all chemicals
• The proper use of equipment, maintenance, storage & techniques for their use
• Infection Control
• Sanitization
• Emergency Response
• Handle all Work Orders for Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Lights and AED's
• Order supplies according to established guidelines & procedures
• Pickup and/or delivery laundry and perform laundry duties
• Lead & participate in major summer cleaning projects assigned
• Lead & participate with Set up & Tear down for special events
• Moving & Stacking furniture
• Lead & participate in Snow Removal from entrances, steps & sidewalks within 15 feet of a building using shovel/snow blower & dispersing salt
• Maintain regular attendance

Additional Info

Required Qualifications:

High School education or GED
1 year of custodial experience in medical field

Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

Three years of custodial experience in medical field

Additional Information:

Selected candidate will need to complete a background check and a pre-employment physical prior to their start date.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

Information at a Glance
Req Id: 2403
Campus Name: University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK)
Org Unit: Facilities Mgt & Planning
Job Location: Kearney, NE 68847
Application Review Date: 8/28/26
Open Until Filled: Yes
Advertised Salary: $37,689.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Faculty Appointment: Worksite Eligibility: On-site
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Contact: Brenda Marker 308-440-3542
Special Instructions to Applicant: Please include all work experience on your job application. Pre-employment physical required.