Environmental Services Technician I Lead in West Memphis, Arkansas at East Arkansas Family Health Center Inc

West Memphis, Arkansas

East Arkansas Family Health Center is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and motivated Environmental Services Technician I – Lead to support the daily operations of our Environmental Services Department. This position is based in West Memphis, Arkansas, with travel to other EAFHC locations as needed.

The Environmental Services Technician I – Lead assists the Environmental Manager with overseeing housekeeping activities across multiple clinic locations, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, coordinating supplies, and ensuring a clean, sanitary, and welcoming healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide leadership and support to environmental services staff while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention, and customer service.

At East Arkansas Family Health Center, we believe health starts with caring—for our patients, our community, and our employees. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare throughout Eastern Arkansas.

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Employee-only premium paid 100% by the organization

• Wellness Benefit Card that significantly reduces out-of-pocket medical and prescription costs

• Dental and Vision Insurance available

• Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness coverage

Time Off

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 10 Paid Holidays, including your birthday

• Paid Sick Leave accruing at 8 hours per month

Financial & Professional Growth

• Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer match after one year

• Company-Paid Continuing Education and Professional Development

Work Environment

• Collaborative and supportive team culture

• Mission-focused organization dedicated to serving the community

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives

• Provide leadership and guidance to Environmental Services staff in the absence of the Environmental Manager.

• Conduct daily facility walk-throughs to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards are consistently maintained.

• Perform monthly site inspections to evaluate housekeeping practices, supply inventory, equipment conditions, and facility maintenance needs.

• Assist with training new employees and coordinating departmental meetings to address operational updates and areas for improvement.

• Monitor staff adherence to established cleaning, disinfecting, infection control, and OSHA safety procedures.

• Ensure routine cleaning and maintenance of floors, carpets, restrooms, examination rooms, offices, common areas, and exterior grounds.

• Monitor the proper use of cleaning equipment, disinfectant sprayers, and approved sanitation procedures.

• Maintain floor maintenance schedules, inspection records, and monthly site evaluation reports.

• Oversee inventory control, reconcile supply requests, and coordinate the ordering and distribution of cleaning supplies and equipment.

• Communicate with vendors and office managers regarding supply orders, deliveries, inventory needs, and related concerns.

• Ensure timely completion of required safety inspections, including fire extinguishers and UV lights.

• Provide direct housekeeping coverage and perform cleaning duties as needed to maintain operational efficiency.

• Identify and promptly report safety hazards, maintenance concerns, and operational issues to the Environmental Manager.

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, corporate compliance, and organizational policies.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Environmental Manager.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; two years of related experience may be substituted.

• Previous housekeeping, environmental services, or facility maintenance experience preferred.

• Previous lead, supervisory, or team leadership experience preferred.

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, sanitation practices, and infection prevention standards preferred.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with staff and management.

• Dependable attendance, professional appearance, and a strong commitment to customer service.

• Ability to perform physical housekeeping duties, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive cleaning activities.