Environmental Services Team lead 2nd shift 3pm-11:30pm rotating weekends

UMC Health System; Lubbock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System in Lubbock, TX seeks an Environmental Services Team Lead for the 2nd shift (3:00 pm–11:30 pm) with rotating weekends. You will oversee cleaning and sanitation across the hospital to support infection control and patient safety.

The role includes coordinating daily cleaning projects, supervising staff, training, and maintaining area and supply records. You will assist in patient rooms and common areas, handling exposure to blood or bodily fluids with appropriate PPE and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• +2 years environmental service experience in a hospital setting.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment.
• Ability to clean and disinfect areas with exposure to blood and pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning projects and assist with moves and set ups.
• Facilitate employee training and development.
• Conduct area inspections to monitor quality and infection control standards.
• Maintain area records, supplies and equipment inventory.
• Assist housekeeping and floor staff with patient rooms and common areas as needed.
• Follow PPE guidelines when handling blood and bodily fluids.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Infection control

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

## Environmental Services Team lead 2nd shift 3pm-11:30pm rotating weekendsApply: UMC Main Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R21788We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas.Job Summary The Environmental Service Worker focuses on Infection Control and Prevention by providing proper cleaning and sanitation throughout the hospital and assigned site campuses Reports to: Supervisor, Environmental Services Job Specific Responsibilities Daily assignments may include but are not limited to: • Perform cleaning projects, providing support to coordinate and complete minor maintenance tasks, moves, and set ups • Facilitate employee training and development • Perform area inspections to evaluate and monitor quality performance, efficiency, customer satisfaction and infection control standards. • Maintain current area specific records, supply/equipment and inventory control. • Assist housekeeping and floor technicians with cleaning patient rooms, isolation rooms, and all other common areas to patient, visitors, and staff, when needed; Cleaning requires exposure to blood, blood borne pathogens, and bodily fluids • All other assigned duties related to Environmental Services Education and Experience • Preferred: High School Diploma or GED. • +2 years environmental service experience, preferably in a hospital setting • Demonstrate basic knowledge of cleaning procedures and operating equipment after successful completion of 90 day training; Ability to clean and disinfect areas of blood, bodily fluids, and other pathogens (ie..vomit, urine, etc..) Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations N/A Skills and Abilities • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of proper handling and disposing of medical infectious waste and soiled linen • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing • Ability to interact fairly and appropriately with people of all backgrounds Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships This position will have interaction with patients, their families, and hospital medical staff Physical Capabilities Requires wear or personal protective equipment (PPE); Ability to lift/move various types of equipment, supplies/chemicals, and furniture of light/medium weight. Work requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting and stretching. Environmental/Working Conditions This position is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental changes that may include varying temperatures. Exposure to chemicals used in cleaning supplies and blood/ blood borne pathogens is high risk.