Lead Housekeeper-EVS-Full Time Evenings

Universal Health Services; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding environment

Growth opportunities within UHS

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision and Prescription

401k with company match

Job summary

Temecula Valley Hospital is seeking an EVS Lead Housekeeper to oversee environmental services, train staff, and ensure timely, high-quality cleaning aligned with patient care standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year EVS experience, and strong communication skills. Weekend/holiday availability and flexible hours support patient-focused operations within UHS facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year Hospital Environmental Services work experience required.
• Supervisory/lead experience in EVS preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment maintenance.
• Basic math and reading/writing in English.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work flow in the EVS dept.
• Assist on-the-job training for EVS staff and new hires.
• Monitor time usage and optimize daily tasks.
• Oversee linen ordering and distribution to meet patient care needs.
• Understand hospital-wide operations and impact of EVS function.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English literacy

Communication skills

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

About Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 12 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2026. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2025-2026 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Arrythmia and Pacemaker. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline® - STEMI Receiving Center – GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline® - NSTEMI – GOLD, Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 4 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire’s Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery. For more information, please visit www.SWHtemeculavalley.com.

EVS - Lead Housekeeper

The Lead Housekeeper is responsible for:

• Regularly plans, organizes, directs, and controls the work flow in the EVS department and keeps supervisor informed of deviations from regular schedule.
• Assists on the job training for EVS staff and New Hires to ensure they become familiar with the responsibilities in the use of new equipment and cleaning methods.
• Demonstrates a cost-conscious awareness of time usage: continually strives to make the best use of time during the assigned shift through careful coordination of daily tasks.
• Oversees the ordering and distribution of linen so that established par levels are maintained to meet patient care needs.
• Consistently recognizes the overall function of the hospital in view of total patient care: considers the entire scope and ramifications of each situation.
• Has workable knowledge of all schedules and procedures in the Environmental Services Department.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements/Licenses:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational trade school training or on-the-job training to become familiar with all hospital duties and to acquire working knowledge of procedure in housekeeping preferred.
• Experience in a lead/supervisory position related to Environmental Services preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, record keeping, adjustment, and maintenance of power equipment.
• Minimum of 1 year Hospital Environmental Services work experience required.
• Knowledge and understanding of Environmental Services standards, procedures, and functions.
• Has basic math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and is able to read and write in English.
• Ability to interact with patients, visitors, and all levels of hospital employees in an appropriate manner.
• Good to excellent communication skills.
• Availability to work variable hours and variable schedules including weekends and holidays.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

• Competitive compensation

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

• 401k plan with company match

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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