ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS LEAD

SPEROS; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa is seeking a Team Leader for Environmental Services to supervise cleaning and disinfection of patient areas, offices, labs and common spaces. You will open and close shifts, track progress, perform quality inspections, provide supplies, and report to your Supervisor.

The ideal candidate communicates well, takes initiative, can work independently, and maintains a good driving record. CHEST certification must be completed within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of customer service experience.
• Eighteen months of environmental services or housekeeping experience.
• One year of supervisory or project lead experience (internal candidates with 6 months may be considered).
• CHEST certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Open/close shifts and ensure all assignments are completed properly.
• Manage inventory and storage of supplies and linen; assign tasks and projects.
• Operate bed tracking application; handle calls from customers and staff; resolve issues.
• Perform cleaning inspections and train team members.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch areas including patient rooms, offices, labs, and common areas.
• Handle medical waste and use proper chemicals; travel to off-site locations occasionally.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Independent work

Driving license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CHEST certification within 18 months

Tools

Bed tracking application

Job description

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.

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 linen. Ensure 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.

Salary Range

$17.97 - $27.16

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. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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Transparency in Coverage Rule

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.