EVS Lead

Children's Health is a renowned pediatric healthcare organization committed to improving the health and well-being of children through innovative treatments and comprehensive care. Affiliated with UT Southwestern, Children's Health offers a highly supportive and collaborative environment where clinical excellence and compassionate care come together. Their mission to Make Life Better for Children goes beyond medical treatment to include creating outstanding patient and family experiences, while fostering a community-centered approach that positively impacts children's health on a broader scale. Recognizing the importance of a safe and hygienic environment in delivering quality care, Children's Health continuously invests in staff development, advanced protocols, and supportive leadership to maintain high standards across its facilities.

The role of EVS III Lead at Children’s Health located in Plano is a critical position within the Environmental Services (EVS) department. This role demands an individual dedicated to upholding cleanliness and infection control standards in a dynamic healthcare setting, directly contributing to the safety and comfort of patients, families, and staff. The EVS III Lead will operate across all shifts and initially join as a temporary employee with the possibility of converting to a permanent position based on performance and accountability. This position involves executing daily cleaning duties while also taking on leadership responsibilities such as assisting supervisors with daily operations and guiding team members. The EVS III Lead ensures that all patient care areas, including clinical and ancillary spaces, meet stringent cleanliness and disinfection standards in compliance with the Association for Health Care Environment (AHE) guidelines.

Key responsibilities include managing environmental cleaning tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, waste disposal, linen removal, and disinfecting bathrooms and patient rooms. Additionally, the lead monitors the condition of cleaning equipment, ensuring carts are clean and functional and that supplies are adequately stocked. Acting as a senior team member, the EVS III Lead provides guidance on complex technical challenges and reviews the work of less experienced colleagues to maintain high standards. This role also involves taking corrective action when cleanliness standards are not met, helping maintain the overall hospital environment as safe, hygienic, and visually pleasing.

This position requires at least one year of related experience and proficiency with computers or mobile devices used for job functions. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Certification requirements include obtaining the Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) credential from AHE within the first year of employment, along with either the Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) or Certified Non-Acute Care Cleaning (CNACC) certification. Children's Health fosters an inclusive work culture that respects diverse experiences and identities and is committed to creating an environment where all team members can thrive.

Employee benefits reflect the organization’s holistic approach to care, including coverage of employee medical plan premiums after three years, an employee savings plan match between 4 to 10 percent based on tenure, paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks, caregiver leave, and reimbursement options for adoption and surrogacy. The EVS III Lead position offers an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven team dedicated to enhancing children's health through rigorous infection control, leadership, and compassionate service.