EVS Lead Technician — Hospital Hygiene & Training

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Centers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premiums covered

Paid holidays

Vacation time

403b retirement plan match

Annual company events

Job summary

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Lead Environmental Services Technician to oversee EVS operations, supervise staff, and ensure a clean, safe environment for patients and staff. The role involves scheduling, performance management, training, and acting as a primary shift contact for EVS needs.

The position requires at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory EVS role, knowledge of infection prevention, and the ability to manage daily cleaning operations, safety

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hospital infection prevention, sanitation protocols and cleaning methods.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• Requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to follow basic safety procedures and precautions due to physical risks and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Strong problem solving and follow up skills.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a lead or supervisory position required.
• Knowledgeable in all EVS policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable in floor care procedures.
• Training background in EVS cleaning process

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, support and direction within the department.
• Maintains and adheres to environmental services departmental policies/procedures relative to OSHA, DHS, TJC, NFPA, OSHPD, and other governing agency regulations and standards.
• Coordinates, schedules, oversees, and conducts employee training/development necessary to meet established performance standards, teamwork, and service criteria.
• Performs area inspections with assigned environmental services personnel, to evaluate/monitor performance, customer satisfaction, and infection prevention program compliance.
• Assist with scheduling and coverage needs, assigning EVS Technicians to various areas, etc.
• Transport soiled linen, regular trash / biohazardous trash
• Maintains assigned areas in a clean, neat and orderly manner that includes performing the following daily cleaning functions throughout the facility: sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; disinfecting furniture and equipment (I.e. beds, mattresses, walls, windows and window sills, TVs and TV remotes, door handles, blinds, etc.); empties and disinfects wastebaskets; transports waste to disposal area; disinfects bathrooms and maintains appropriate bathroom supplies; special cleaning projects as needed
• Ensures supply rooms are stocked and organized.
• Ensures assigned areas are cleaned in a timely fashion.
• Respond to service calls and pages in timely fashion.
• Arrange and/or moves furniture in patient and non-patient care areas according to room setup
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing cleaning tasks and entering isolation rooms
• Scrub, strip, wax and buff floors utilizing automatic and multi-speed floor machines and other specialized equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Infection prevention

Leadership

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Lead Environmental Services Technician to oversee EVS operations, supervise staff, and ensure a clean, safe environment for patients and staff. The role involves scheduling, performance management, training, and acting as a primary shift contact for EVS needs.

The position requires at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory EVS role, knowledge of infection prevention, and the ability to manage daily cleaning operations, safety