Team Lead - Environmental Services

Indiana University Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a responsible Environmental Services professional for a full-time night shift at West Hospital. You will provide non-supervisory leadership and frontline support to the EVS team, coordinate daily task assignments, training, and onboarding, and ensure readiness of supplies and equipment.

You will model quality, safety, and accountability, and support department policies. The role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience, CHEST credentialing for hires after

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant Environmental Services experience.
• CHEST credential required for hires/promotions after Oct 5, 2025.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and spill handling.
• Ability to follow hospital policies, safety protocols and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides non-supervisory leadership and frontline support to the EVS team.
• Coordinate daily task assignments, training and onboarding new members.
• Ensure readiness of supplies and equipment; perform quality checks and coaching.
• Lead team huddles, shift briefings, and cross-team communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Policy compliance

Education

CHEST certification

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Schedule

Full-Time Night Shift (11 pm - 7:30 am weekdays or weekends as scheduled by department)

Department

Environmental Services

Work Location

West Hospital (Onsite)

Primary Responsibilities

Provides non-supervisory leadership and frontline support to Environmental Services (EVS) team members. Assists with coordinating daily task assignments, training and onboarding new team members, ensuring readiness of supplies and equipment, and supporting performance standards through quality checks and peer coaching. Acts as a role model for quality, safety, and accountability, supporting a positive team culture and the consistent execution of departmental policies and procedures. Assists in coordinating daily work assignments and coverage plans to ensure consistent service delivery. Leads or supports team huddles, shift briefings, and ongoing communication across the EVS team. Participates in inventory management, supply readiness, and organization of equipment or materials. Serves as a peer role model in high-pressure, complex, or sensitive care areas, demonstrating professionalism and attention to detail. Conducts quality checks and performance audits, supports correction of issues in real time and escalates concerns when necessary.

Candidate Requirements

• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) credentialing is required for those newly hired or promoted into the position after October 5th, 2025. Incumbents hired after October 5th, 2025, will have 6 months to obtain the credential following their hire/promotional date.
• Requires working knowledge of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and techniques, including handling of emergency spills and hazardous/infectious materials.
• Requires proven experience supporting the execution of department programs, standards, or service protocols with minimal supervision.
• Requires the ability to serve as an extension of leadership in upholding service reliability and compliance.
• Requires demonstrated ability to follow and reinforce hospital policies, safety protocols, and cleanliness standards.
• Requires strong communication skills with the ability to lead peer interactions and influence team performance.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment and clothing in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory requirements.
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting 50 lbs. or more, and wearing required PPE.

Candidate Preferred

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent years of experience is preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.