Lead Tech - Environmental Services Unit - Days - Full Time

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Marietta, GA is seeking a Lead Environmental Services Technician to oversee daily ES operations as the shift lead when the supervisor is away. You will ensure hospital areas stay clean, coordinate staff, train new hires, and uphold safety and infection prevention standards.

This full-time role focuses on teamwork, patient comfort, and hospital compliance, with opportunities to mentor others and improve facility cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of housekeeping/environmental services experience in healthcare, hospitality, or Class A facilities.
• Experience or knowledge of infection prevention and safety practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations and coordinate labor based on facility needs.
• Conduct team huddles and assist with staff reassignments.
• Serve as a preceptor and trainer for new employees.
• Clean patient rooms, operating rooms, ER and inpatient areas, and public spaces.
• Inspect work areas to ensure quality standards are met.
• Reinforce infection prevention and HCAHPS-related practices.
• Order supplies, maintain inventory, and minimize waste.
• Promote excellent customer service and teamwork.
• Maintain compliance with safety, regulatory, and organizational policies.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Team training

Infection control

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Lead Environmental Services

Full Time

Days

Position Overview

The Lead Environmental Services Technician supports daily Environmental Services operations and serves as the shift lead in the supervisor’s absence. This role ensures hospital areas remain clean, safe, and sanitary while coordinating staff assignments, leading huddles, training team members, and maintaining productivity standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations and coordinate labor based on facility needs.
• Conduct team huddles and assist with staff reassignments.
• Serve as a preceptor and trainer for new employees.
• Perform and oversee cleaning of:
  • Patient rooms
  • Operating rooms and surgical suites
  • Emergency and inpatient areas
  • Public and administrative spaces
• Inspect work areas to ensure quality standards are met.
• Reinforce infection prevention and HCAHPS-related practices.
• Order supplies, maintain inventory, and minimize waste.
• Promote excellent customer service and teamwork.
• Maintain compliance with safety, regulatory, and organizational policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of housekeeping/environmental services experience in:
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Class A commercial facilities

Preferred Skills

• Leadership and team training experience.
• Ability to lead departmental huddles and coordinate staffing.
• Experience with terminal cleaning in OR, ER, and inpatient units.
• Knowledge of floor care and maintenance equipment.
• Inventory and supply ordering experience.
• Basic Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced healthcare environments and handle exposure to hazardous and infectious materials.

Ideal Candidate

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