Lead Tech - Environmental Services Unit - Days - Full Time

3110 Kennestone Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar is seeking a Lead Environmental Services Technician to support daily hospital housekeeping operations and serve as the shift lead in the supervisor's absence. You will supervise staff, coordinate labor, and uphold cleanliness and safety standards across patient rooms, ORs, and public spaces.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least one year in healthcare environmental services, and strong leadership, communication, and inventory skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of housekeeping/environmental services experience in healthcare or related facilities.
• Leadership and ability to lead departmental huddles and coordinate staffing.
• Experience with terminal cleaning in OR, ER, and inpatient units.
• Knowledge of floor care equipment and basic Excel/Word skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

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 other areas.
• Inspect work areas to ensure quality standards and reinforce infection prevention practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Excel

Word

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor care equipment

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

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life - and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.