Environmental Services Team Lead

Cleveland Clinic; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Team Lead to supervise daily cleaning operations, train new staff, and ensure a safe, hygienic environment for patients and families. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to hospital policies.

The position supports the EVS department’s commitment to high-quality patient care, working days 7:00am–3:30pm, with every other weekend and 3 holidays per year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of environmental services/housekeeping experience.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of cleaning agents, safety procedures and equipment storage.

Responsibilities

• Train new caregivers in floor care, wall washing, carpet cleaning and procedures.
• Clean patient rooms and assigned areas daily; collect trash, change linens, and sanitize surfaces.
• Follow policies on patient isolation.
• Stock paper items and supplies in patient rooms.
• Maintain cart and equipment in clean, working condition and store properly after shift.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Medina Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 148-bed community-based hospital has been providing the communities in and around Medina County with top-quality patient care for over 75 years. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic’s Environmental Services (EVS) Department is consistently ranked among the highest-performing EVS teams in healthcare. As Team Lead, you will work to create the comfortable and safe environment our patients have come to expect by ensuring all assigned facility areas are clean, fully stocked and organized. Your efforts help enhance the Cleveland Clinic experience and assist other caregivers in providing attentive patient care.

A caregiver in this position works days, Mon-Fri, 7:00am—3:30pm. Every other weekend and 3 holidays per year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Conduct general training for new caregivers in floor care, wall washing, carpet cleaning and special procedures.
• Clean patient rooms and other assigned areas daily, including collecting and removing trash, changing bed linens and sanitizing all surfaces.
• Follow policies and procedures on patient isolation.
• Stock paper items and other supplies in patient rooms as necessary or designated.
• Maintain cart and equipment in clean, working condition and store in appropriate storage area when finished with shift.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience in an environmental services or housekeeping role with strong customer service skills
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate with others through teamwork
• Require attention to detail, follow directions, and work with minimal supervision
• Provide direction on departmental policies and procedures, various cleaning and patient hospitality techniques, and the proper use and storage of cleaning agents, chemicals, and cleaning equipment
• Communicate in a clear, courteous, and caring manner
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume cleaning environment
• Remain flexible and adapts to changing work assignments

Physical Requirements

• Requires full body motion, including ability to perform work while lifting, bending, stooping, crouching, squatting and reaching.
• Requires continuous walking and standing on hard surfaces.
• Requires regular handling and use of disinfectants and other cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Light Work - Exerting 11 to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $18.55

Maximum hourly: $24.81

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).