Environmental Services Worker, Lead

Position Summary

Lead others and performs environmental cleaning following standards established by the department, Infectious Control measures to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Essential Duties

• Leads and directs the work of ES I and ES II workers providing effective communication, direction, guidance and resources as appropriate.

• Directs or changes set schedules for areas (around the facility) that need cleaning due to staff shortages or areas that need special or additional cleaning.

• Prepares materials to be used in cleaning processes; this includes mixing chemicals according to the manufacturer's directions.

• Fills in on any schedule (in the absence of the normal worker doing the schedule) to perform cleaning functions for assigned area(s) which include: vacuuming carpets, dust mopping and wet mopping tile floors, cleaning and disinfecting bathroom surfaces, damp wiping surfaces, and removing the trash from their assigned area.

• Performs specialty cleaning functions for assigned areas which include, cleaning furniture, and projects such as wall and window washing, vent cleaning, and shower and tile scrubbing.

• Assists the Supervisor in performing equipment inspections and creates work orders for required repairs and recommends maintenance, as needed.

• Processes and completes work order requests from all departments for furniture moves, meeting and conference room set ups, and audio-visual equipment delivery, etc.

• Aids the Supervisor by performing daily inspections of the different buildings for the ES staff to evaluate cleanliness, productivity of staff and to determine project needs.

• While on inspections, observes the facility to help identify potential problem areas (needing repairs) and reporting any facility or equipment malfunctions, suspicious persons, and safety hazards to supervisor.

• Fills in as Supervisor in the supervisor's absence organizing the staff to ensure that daily assignments are completed.

• Helps with the removal of biohazard waste containers throughout the facility of the different areas, as needed.

• Ensures and participates in the pickup of all materials to be recycled or shredded throughout the campus, as needed.

• Reviews the daily par levels for linen at each location and advises their Supervisor and places the order each day with the vendor.

• Required to be part of the on-call rotation for the weekends while staff is working.

• Distributes the duty ring keys and cell phones to all of the Environmental Services staff during their shift.

• Helps with major cleaning caused by facility problems such as; floods, water pipe breaks, cafeteria spills, accidents, etc.

• Supports the snow removal team during snow storms.

• Trains staff members on the Environmental Services Maintenance Program.

Competencies

• Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.

• Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

• Collaboration: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.

• Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.

• Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

• Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Work Experience: Experience in a health care setting is desired. Experience in leading others and previous experience performing Environmental Services duties required.

• Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Current Colorado driver's license preferred and is required in order to drive Facility vehicles.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees.

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.

• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.

• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.

• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.

• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.

• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.

• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.

• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.

• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.

• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan.

• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.