Lead Environmental Services Technician - Day Shift, Full-Time

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a Lead EVS Technician to lead EVS staff, maintain sanitary and attractive environments for patients and staff, and uphold the institute's values. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to excellence in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include supervising schedules, restocking supplies, preparing rooms for meetings, and performing general housekeeping while ensuring safety and quality in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral or written instructions with clarity.
• Knowledge of recurrent work routines and basic procedures.
• Ability to frequently move objects weighing 20–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assigned area to ensure departmental standards are maintained.
• Supply staff with proper supplies and equipment; maintain inventory.
• Inspect equipment and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Set up meeting and conference rooms per schedule.
• Perform general housekeeping: mop, dust, vacuum, shampoo carpets.
• Assist supervisor with work schedules and assignments.
• Assist in training new employees in the section.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction following

Procedural knowledge

Lifting ability

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Lead EVS Technician will lead work activities of EVS Technicians, performing tasks in order to maintain assigned area in orderly, sanitary and attractive condition for patients and personnel.

The Lead EVS Technician will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Lead EVS Technician will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Lead EVS Technician will:

• Inspect assigned area to ensure departmental standards are being maintained.
• Supply staff with proper supplies and equipment as needed. Maintain inventory and recommend supply purchases.
• Inspect equipment to insure cleanliness and state of repair; report any discrepancies to supervisor.
• Be responsible for setting up meeting and conference rooms according to schedule specifications.
• Perform general housekeeping responsibilities on a daily basis, such as mopping, dusting, vacuuming, carpet shampooing and other related duties.
• Assist supervisor and control work schedules and assignments according to priorities; may relieve employee within section to perform related duties assigned by supervisor.
• Assist in the training of new employees to the section.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to Supervisor, Building and Environmental Services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to follow oral or written instructions and write a word or phrase.
• Knowledge of recurrent work routines and procedures, operation of non-complex equipment normally acquired during a week or less orientation on the job.
• Ability to frequently move objects weighing between twenty to fifty pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Interpersonal skills to provide basic information and perform activities.
• Normal patient care and office environment with exposure to dust, noise, offensive odors and fumes.
• Occasional exposure to infectious disease when cleaning patient rooms.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Pay and Benefits*

Pay Range:

$17.05 - $27.45

Benefits:

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affinity Action Employer as required by law.