Lead Environmental Services Aide

IHA; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 24,948 - 34,922; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Free onsite parking

Flexible schedules

Referral rewards

Education assistance

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Silver Spring, MD seeks a Lead Environmental Service Aide for the hospital's Environmental Services team. The role guides cleaning operations during the day shift, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities include supervising housekeeping tasks, coordinating with staff, and accepting related assignments to support patient care. The position requires a high school diploma, 2–4 years in ES, and ability to work independently with good communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions in writing and orally.
• Ability to read and write information in English regarding duty lists, instructional information, and policies and procedures.
• Ability to use alphanumeric pager and telephone.
• Customer service core competencies for dealing with patients, families, visitors, and staff; able to work independently.
• 2–4 years of environmental services experience required.
• Good physical condition; able to work with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Service Aide supervises and assigns housekeeping duties; ensures quality of service.
• Oversees timely, courteous, and safe services for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Accepts additional assignments to support hospital services as needed.
• May receive guidance from the Nursing Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Independent work

English literacy

Pager/telephone use

Environmental services experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Job Title

Lead Environmental Service Aide

Employment Type

Full - Time

Shift

Day - 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (with every other weekend rotation)

Location

Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD

Position Purpose

• The Lead Environmental Service Aide (housekeeping) performs, assists in assignment of, and ensures quality of housekeeping duties for the hospital’s Environmental Services Department.

As a “Lead Environmental Service Aide” You Will

• Lead Environmental Service Aide is guided by basic knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures, operation and use of department equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for the timely, courteous, and competent services rendered in a safe manner for patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Accepts additional assignments related to support functions as is needed to provide service excellence to patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• May also be assigned at times to receive guidance and instruction from the Nursing Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required
• Knowledge: Ability to read and comprehend instructions in writing and orally.
• Skills: Ability to read and write information in English regarding Duty list, Instructional information, and policies and procedures.
• Ability to use alphanumeric pager and telephone.
• Customer service core competencies for ability to deal directly with patients, their families, visitors, and hospital staff. Able to work independently.
• Experience: 2 to 4 years of environmental services experience required.
• Equipment: Good physical condition and a general ability to work with hand and power tools
• Able to work independently.

Pay Range: $18.11 - $25.35

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.