Environmental Services - Team Lead

Major Responsibilities

• Lead co-workers in the day-to- day operations of the Environmental Services department (EVS) program.
• Confers, plans ahead with supervisory staff, on job assignments, projects and activities.
• Verifies completion of all assigned duties/tasks by Environmental Services staff according to EVS procedures.
• Responsibility for assisting in scheduling of the Environmental Services staff.
• Adjusts the daily schedule to ensure proper staffing in all areas.

• Role in Hazardous Materials, spills and disaster plans
• Assists in competencies
• Monitor Bed Tracking
• Monitors lunch and breaks
• Liaison between EVS and customers/staff as needed
• Coordinate projects/set ups
• Assist with room inspection high touch, etc.
• Issues key, pagers, equipment, etc
• Makes suggestions for work improvement

• Assists in training and introducing new equipment and cleaning methods by demonstrating techniques and procedures
• Inspects equipment and supplies for cleanliness and possible damage, to ensure that it is in working for the next shift use and maintenance of all equipment.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Leadership experience preferred
• 3 years experience with at least one in Housekeeping

• Good communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to communicate instructions

Team player. Able to work with all levels of personnel. Demonstrates flexibility. Projects a positive attitude. Willing to learn, cooperate. Self motivated. Demonstrates initiative. Good communication skills. Written and verbal thinking aligned with Advocate Mission, Values, Philosophies and quality concepts. EVS product and equipment knowledge. Potential exposure to hazardous materials. Job responsibilities involve walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting throughout the work day.

Ability to perform medium lifting: up to 35 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 15 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly.