Lead EVS Technician - Environmental Services - South

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Employer retirement match

Job summary

The Lead Environmental Services Technician at CoxHealth South is responsible for maintaining environmental and infection control standards within policy. Essential duties include cleaning and maintaining areas in a sanitary, orderly condition across hospital and connected facilities.

The role requires travel between CoxHealth facilities as needed, night shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, and responsiveness via phone, radios or pagers to keep operations safe and efficient.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months hospitality, healthcare, or cleaning experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental and infection control standards.
• Clean and maintain areas in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition within the hospital and adjacent buildings.
• Travel between CoxHealth facilities as needed.
• Respond to and initiate communication by phone, handheld radios, pagers, etc.

Skills

Night shift

After-hours work

Stand/walk

Safety protocols

Patient safety advocacy

PPE awareness

6 months hospitality/healthcare/clean.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility & Department

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1122 Environmental Services South

Work Hours & Shift

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)

Company Overview

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

Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description

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

Company Culture

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? 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 of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

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.