Position Purpose:

Leads Environmental Services Techs of assigned area by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities while providing a clean and safe environment for staff, visitors, and patients within the hospital. Enhances the appearance of the facility by maintaining a consistent floor care program.

What you will Do:

-Meets Health System's Guiding Behaviors and Caring Standards including interpersonal communication and professional conduct expectations.

-Demonstrates ability to make decisions and solve problems when requested to do so (i.e. supervise in supervisor's absence because of illness, vacations, emergencies, and weekend coverage).

-Assists in Quality Control checks as requested - maintains minimum standards.

-Assists supervisor with directing and assigning staff as needed.

-Orients, trains and re-trains employees as directed by supervisor.

-Competently performs the duties of EVS Housekeeper and Custodian.

-Assist the supervisor with the work schedule and task assignments.

-Assist the supervisor with annual evaluations and corrective actions where appropriate.

-Perform the duties of an EVS Team Lead when scheduled.

-Assume the duties of the EVS Supervisor when scheduled or requested.

-Serve as a role model and mentor to other EVS staff.

-Interact verbally with patients and visitors to provide directions, hospital information, guest room services and general hospitality.

Hours/Schedule:

Full Time - 40 hours per week - 3:15pm to 11:45pm - Weekend/Holiday Rotation

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
1. High school diploma or equivalent required.

2. Two years of relevant EVS and/or leadership experience required.

Special Skills, Competencies, and Aptitudes

Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate by telephone in English.

Basic computer skills required: e-mail (communicate – send and receive), mandatory education (e-learning), review schedules, policies and procedures, employee engagement surveys, etc.

Must be able to maintain knowledge of chemicals used for cleaning and disinfecting (on-the-job training provided).

Demonstrates compliance with hospital and department safety policies and procedures.

With use of personal protective equipment, must be able to work around blood borne pathogens, blood and body fluids.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Must be self-motivated

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Education Assistance offered

Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater

Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials

Generous paid time off program

Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.