EVS Lead Technician - Environmental Services - North

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

more (20+ hrs/week)

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is hiring a Lead Environmental Services Technician to uphold infection control standards across hospital facilities. The role supports evening shift operations, medical center cleanliness, and collaboration with the Environmental Services North department.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of hospitality, healthcare, or cleaning experience, and prefer a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required: 6 months hospitality, healthcare, or cleaning experience
• Able to work alone and after hours frequently required

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Independent work

Stand/walk long periods

Safety protocols

Patient safety advocacy

PPE awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility

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)

About CoxHealth

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
• more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description

The Lead Environmental Services Technician maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures.

• 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

Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

Vision

To be the best for those who need us.

Values

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Additional Information

At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer to choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.