Lead EVS Associate - FT Days

Holy Name Medical Center; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ, seeks an Environmental Services Associate to support daily operations across shifts. You will interact with patients and staff with compassion, train team members in cleaning procedures, and help uphold the hospital’s high cleanliness standards.

The role requires 1–3 years in Environmental Services or related field and a High School Diploma. Full-time or part-time options are available, with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 1-3 years minimum experience in Environmental Services.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with coworkers, patients and visitors with compassion and professional courtesy.
• Instruct and train staff in cleaning materials and equipment.
• Maintain high quality standards for the hospital environment.
• Assist with scheduling and work assignments and provide input on evaluations.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of Chemicals and waste.
• Assist in special projects to improve sanitation and efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview

Assists management with daily operations of the Environmental Services Department. Provides support across all three shifts, 7 days per week. Fulfills supervisory capacities in the supervisor's absence.

What You Will Do

• Interact with coworkers, patients and visitors with compassion, courtesy and a professional customer focused manner
• Instruct and train employees in use of cleaning materials and equipment
• Act on behalf of supervisor
• Maintain the highest possible quality standards for the Hospital
• Assist with scheduling and work assignments
• Provide input on employee evaluations
• Ensure staff is compliant with routine procedures for chemical use, cleaning and care of equipment
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of the hospital. Recommends projects, painting, improvements or repairs to improve appearance and efficiency
• Control use of supplies, equipment and personnel to optimum efficiency
• Observe staff at work to ensure instructions and safety rules are complied with
• Assist in special projects and research to update techniques or study cost savings to improve sanitation or efficiency
• Attend meetings and seminars to further enhance professional skills
• Keep written record of rooms and other areas of the hospital that have been cleaned
• Ensure all waste is properly disposed
• This job description identifies specific aspects of the job as they pertain to the general nature of work performed. It is not an all-inclusive list. Changes may be required depending upon requirements of the facility
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma Or equivalent required

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Minimum one year of experience as an Environmental Services Associate required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills High

Licenses and Certifications

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well‑being. Full‑time and part‑time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low‑cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on‑site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on‑site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $21.50/hour - $24.73/hour

Holy Name is a mission‑driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.