Overnight EVS Team Lead - Hospital Sanitation

DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an EVS Tech Lead in DeKalb (Kishwaukee Hospital) for an overnight shift from 11pm to 7:30am. The role leads Environmental Services staff, trains and supervises teams, and acts as a backup to the EVS Supervisor in their absence.

The successful candidate will have at least three years of EVS experience or supervisory/leadership experience, and a high school diploma or GED. Strong infection control and equipment knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of EVS experience or experience working in a supervisory/leadership role.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience in healthcare housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager in maintaining high quality standards and train, supervise, and motivate EVS staff to complete schedules.
• Serve as backup to Supervisor in their absence and provide leadership when needed.
• Lead by example, communicate performance, and ensure staff follow schedules.
• Maintain equipment, inspect operations daily, and report repairs.
• Foster good relations with patients, facility, and staff; address day-to-day questions about housekeeping.
• Oversee laundry, linens, and housekeeping tasks as assigned.

Skills

EVS experience

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Training

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Carpet extractor

Auto floor scrubber

Rotating shampooer

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an EVS Tech Lead in DeKalb (Kishwaukee Hospital) for an overnight shift from 11pm to 7:30am. The role leads Environmental Services staff, trains and supervises teams, and acts as a backup to the EVS Supervisor in their absence.

The successful candidate will have at least three years of EVS experience or supervisory/leadership experience, and a high school diploma or GED. Strong infection control and equipment knowledge are preferred.