EVS Lead Technician - Environmental Services - North

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Lead Environmental Services Technician in Springfield, MO to maintain infection control standards and keep hospital areas clean and welcoming. You may travel between Cox North facilities as needed and respond to communications via phone, radios, or pagers.

Experience in hospitality, healthcare, or cleaning (minimum 6 months) and the ability to work after hours are required. The role supports safety and cleanliness across departments and shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months hospitality, healthcare, or cleaning experience.
• Able to stand and walk continually; after-hours work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain hospital areas in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition.
• Travel between Cox North facilities as needed.
• Respond to and initiate communications by phone, handheld radios, pagers, etc.

Skills

Stand and walk

Work alone

After hours work

Safety standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility:

Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802

Department:

1021 Environmental Services North

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Work Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

• Healthcare Innovation’s Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description:

The Lead Environmental Services Technician maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures. Essential duties include cleaning and maintaining areas in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition within the hospital and adjacent buildings, which may require traveling from one facility to another. Respond to and initiate communication by phone, handheld radios, pagers etc.Education: Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: Required: 6 months hospitality, healthcare, or cleaning experience Skills: Able to work alone and after hours frequently required. Able to stand and walk on a continual basis required. Observes all safety standards and uses safety work techniques at all times. Demonstrates the ability to be an advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient. Materials Safety Data Sheet and Personal Protective Equipment: portrays awareness of safety protocols Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A