Environmental Services Technician Lead

Overview

Shift: Monday-Friday; 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM -3:30 PM + some weekends and holidays as needed

Join us as an Environmental Services Lead and play a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.  In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll coordinate daily EVS operations, guide and support team members, and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and infection control across the hospital.  You’ll oversee workflows, assign and adjust duties, and partner closely with nursing and other departments to keep patient care moving efficiently.

If you’re a motivated leader who takes pride in excellence and wants to make a visible impact every day, this is your opportunity to shine - apply today and help set the standard for outstanding care environments!

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. • Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily cleaning tasks to staff, monitor completion, and adjust schedules to meet unit and hospital needs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving daily operational issues related to cleanliness, patient flow, and EVS support.
• Monitor the hospital’s bed board to assign discharge and transfer cleanings in real time, ensuring prompt room turnover.
• Conduct regular quality inspections of completed work and coordinate follow-up action as needed.
• Coach, encourage, and support EVS support staff in meeting departmental standards and customer satisfaction goals.
• Train and guide new cleaning technicians on cleaning procedures, infection control practices, and safety standards.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental services, housekeeping, or custodial operations within a healthcare, hospitality, or institutional setting is required.
• 1 year training experience in environmental services, customer service or related setting is preferred.