Environmental Services Team Lead

Department:

11906 Non Enterprise Corporate - Environmental Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

1st Shift

Pay Range

$20.40 - $30.60

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum two years' in-house experience and 120 hours of hard surface experience and 60 hours carpet care experience. No current CAFs. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Completion of the competency for the Emergency Department. Certifications in EVS Customer Service Care, operating room cleaning, and in all floor care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs complete cleaning of assigned areas including dusting and sanitizing furniture, equipment, mirrors and fixtures; washing windows, walls, ceilings, vents and light fixtures; sweeping, scrubbing and refinishing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpet; re-stocking restrooms; replacing light bulbs; and reporting repairs. 2. Heavy contact with cleaning chemicals, disinfecting agents, floor strippers and finishes. Majority of work is indoors but may assist with outdoor cleaning including parking lot, windows and roof. Various cleaning activities may include the use of a ladder. 3. Removes waste by collecting and transporting soiled linen, emptying trash containers, changing sharps containers, transporting solid and hazardous waste to compactors, recycling material, and emptying cigarette receptacles in smoking areas. 4. Keeps equipment associated with the job, clean and orderly, and reports equipment failures or other mechanical issues to maintenance staff. 5. Assures daily patient areas, clinics, offices and labs are cleaned with proper use of chemicals for cleaning and disinfecting. Documents cleaning actions noting areas requiring additional monitoring or care. Informs Supervisor of incomplete work and communicates between shifts. Meets Departmental Quality Standards. 6. Attends training as scheduled. Complies with procedures, rules and regulations relating to the use of chemicals and supplies. Remains current on technical updates, reading labels, and on the mixing and dilution of chemicals. 7. Inspects and releases cleaned rooms to Admissions. Stocks and distributes cleaning supplies. Completes project work as assigned. Conducts routine follow-up custodial training. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to operate all cleaning equipment Implements proper use of chemicals to reduce bloodborne protocol Proficient in chemical usage Quality scores 90% or higher Mentors EVS Technicians I & II Wake One knowledge WORK ENVIRONMENT: Collects and transports bio-hazardous waste Exposure to people with various degrees of mental and physical conditions and illnesses Stressful, fast-paced environment Occasionally works in contaminated, isolation, construction and renovation areas Works around foul odors and temperature extremes PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X X Standing X X Walking X Sitting X X Bending X X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

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Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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