Environmental Services Team Lead - 3rd Shift (Housekeeping / Janitorial)

Overview:

At Augusta Health, your work matters - and so do you. Whether you're delivering direct patient care, supporting operations, or innovating behind the scenes, every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We offer more than just a job - we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized, independent health system located in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Learn more about career opportunities on our Careers Page.

Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas, Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference, and your growth is a priority.

Why Join Augusta Health?

We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. That’s why Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well-being, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're launching your career or bringing in years of experience, we provide the tools, resources, and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential - personally, professionally, and financially.

Explore our Benefits, current Hiring Incentives, and our Taking Care of Us initiative - which embraces Belonging , Respect , Inclusion , Diversity , Growth , and Equity ( B.R.I.D.G.E. ) - to see how we invest in our team members and culture.

Total Rewards & Benefits ( may vary by position ):

• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs.
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
• Career development programs including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities.
• Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare.
• Free onsite parking, 24/7-armed security for your safety, a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program, and an onsite credit union and pharmacy.
• Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials.
• Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues (i.e., movie tickets).

Full details are available on our Benefits Page.

Job Summary:

The Environmental Services Technician (EVS Tech) plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Health’s mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative, patient-centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.

This position performs a variety of cleaning, servicing and replenishing duties in assigned hospital areas to assure that patient, medical, visitor and administrative areas are maintained in accordance with established standards of sanitation and cleanliness. Position works every other weekend, and days off as scheduled. Works holidays as scheduled.

We are currently seeking candidates for a 3rd shift position, scheduled from 11:00 PM to 07:30 AM.

Essential Job Duties:

• Writes schedules and approves PTO and vacations for shift; schedules always properly covered.
• Advise superior (shift supervisor or Operations Coordinator) of supportive staff performance or other specific personnel actions as needed, review records, supervisory meeting.
• May oversee all aspects of the entire shift, smooth running of daily activities.
• Train and instruct new employees: monitor work performance and provide guidance and instruction as required, review visual record.
• Responsible to keep their particular shift employee records current.
• Completes the 90-day and annual evaluations, evaluations are completed properly and on time.
• Recommends and is involved in all absence and work performance counseling; counseling is performed fairly in a timely fashion.
• Special Considerations:
  • The team member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety of special populations of patients when providing services where such populations may be present (i.e. pediatrics, crossroads, recovery choice, etc.).
  • Tools, equipment, chemicals and supplies are not left unattended in-patient care areas or other areas where they may injure patients, visitors or employees.
  • Proper caution is exerted to assure tools, equipment, chemicals and supplies are assessable only to those employees whose assigned position and training allow them to do so.
  • May be required to use hospital vehicle.
• Assigns lead employees and staff to various housekeeping duties. Conducts comprehensive inspections to check the completion of work assignments.
• Review records.
• Ensures that assignments are appropriately staffed and that employees have adequate supplies and equipment for subsequent performance of duties.
• Monitor in-patient out-patient discharges, assign and participate in room preparation and notify appropriate personnel when rooms are ready for occupancy.
• Review visual record.
• Conduct inspections and maintain records relating to the cleaning of the hospital.
• Inspect and report any mechanical, structural, or electrical conditions in need of repair or replacement; maintain and review the records on the conditions.
• Discuss general housekeeping procedures with personnel of assigned areas; recommend and implement changes in procedures; review of procedures and supervisory meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure/Certification: None.
• Experience: 6 months experience in the cleaning field.
• Driver’s License: Yes.
  • To drive an Augusta Health Vehicle, must also be 21 years old and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must be approved by Risk Management.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: None.
• Licensure/Certification: None.
• Experience:
  • Healthcare Environmental Experience Services preferred but will train.
  • Sufficient previous experience in housekeeping function or supervisory experience or preferred Courses / Training:
    • Courses in hospital housekeeping or Institutional environmental management.
• Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture is a plus.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of leadership principles.
• Understanding of cleaning procedures and expectations.
• Knowledge and adherence to safety standards and practices.
• Scheduling and time management skills.
• Inspection and evaluation skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and motivate.
• Ability to multi-task.

About Augusta Health:

Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit, mission-driven health system located in Fishersville, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, including Augusta Medical Center-a 255-bed facility-and Augusta Medical Group, which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.

Discover more about our history, values, and community impact on our About Us Page.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Augusta Health recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.

Exceptional care, small town hospitality Nestled in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Augusta Health is among the finest nonprofit community hospitals in America. Augusta Health opened in 1994 to continue a tradition of personalized care with small-town hospitality that began with predecessor hospitals in Staunton and Waynesboro. Today, our highly trained physicians and staff use state-of-the-art technology to provide top quality care with warmth and compassion. We offer many amenities so patients and families can be comfortable and close during difficult times. View Our Mission, Vision & Values. If you are a resident of Augusta County, Staunton, Waynesboro, or surrounding areas, you can benefit from a variety of programs we host to promote good health. If you are a dedicated healthcare professional, you will find exciting career opportunities at Augusta Health. Quick Stats for 2023 Licensed for 255 beds 124 Medical/Surgical 14 Intensive Care Unit 18 Labor and Delivery 4 Pediatric Non-traditional, Non-acute services 28 bed psychiatric unit 17 bed skilled nursing unit 8 bed rehab unit Largest local private employer Employees: 2,375+ Active Physicians: 225 APPs: 87 Volunteers: 290 Service Area: 200,000 AH Urgent Cares: 5 AH Practices: 49