Lead EVS Tech- Nights

The salary range for this position is $19.33 - $26.10 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit the Benefits section to learn more.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Required:

Minimum of three years of EVS experience or experience working in a supervisory/leadership role. Full time, 40 hours/week.

Shifts:

5:00 pm–1:30 am. Every other weekend, some holidays.

The EVS Tech Lead position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Assists Manager in maintaining a high‑quality standard by keeping him/her informed on the condition of assigned areas and by training, supervising and motivating the Environmental Services personnel to be sure all schedules are completed.
• This position will also serve as backup to the Supervisor of EVS in the Supervisor’s absence.
• Lead Responsibilities
  • Accepts responsibility to a limited area, shift or tasks assigned.
  • Continuously checks assigned areas to be sure work is being done properly and that personnel are following assigned work schedules (when Supervisor not present).
  • Reports any pertinent information to the Supervisor as it occurs.
  • Instills a service‑minded approach to all tasks performed by Environmental Services staff by demonstrating a personal enthusiasm and team spirit.
  • Motivates staff by communicating areas done well and areas requiring improvement.
  • Assists with training of Environmental Service personnel as directed by Supervisor or Manager.
  • Assures staff are inspecting equipment for proper operation daily and reporting equipment in need of repair.
  • Maintains good public relations with all patients, facility and staff personnel; answers day‑to‑day questions as they arise and pertain to general housekeeping.
  • If working the PM Shift, leaves notes in operation log for Supervisor to review (i.e., project work completed, work not completed or any unusual occurrences for the evening).
• Laundry/Linen
  • Demonstrates proper infection‑control procedures when collecting soiled linen.
  • Maintains an adequate amount of sanitized linen in the linen room and closets on patient units. Delivers under‑pads and laundry bags to the floors as required.
  • Communicates with Superior laundry staff to adjust par levels as required.
  • Washes hospital‑owned dust mops.
• Housekeeping/Technical Skills
  • Working knowledge of carpet shampoo extractor, rotating shampooer, auto floor scrubber, wet/dry machine.
  • Operation of equipment as well as procedures involved in using them.
  • Infection‑control practices with regards to cleaning patient’s rooms and hospital; project management as it relates to floor care.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED or a minimum of 5 years work experience in a hospital in lieu of the diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three years of EVS experience or experience working in a supervisory/leadership role.

Preferred:

• Extensive knowledge of housekeeping techniques in a healthcare environment with specific emphasis on floor care maintenance.
• Performs tasks which involve exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Equipment operated: carpet extractors, rotary floor machines, auto floor scrubbers, a/c and battery‑powered floor polishers and wet/dry vacuums,…