Environmental Service Technician (EST) Lead
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon (VRCCO) you will become a vital member of a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care. Our approach combines a commitment to compassionate individualized care with evidence-based practices ensuring strong connections between our staff and the patient-guests and pet parents we serve. Here you will discover a culture founded on teamwork compassion and going beyond expectationsleading to a fulfilling and impactful career in veterinary medicine.
Why Choose VRCCO
VRCCO is recognized as a leader in advanced pet care offering a diverse range of specialty and emergency services designed to meet the needs of our community. We currently provide dermatology internal medicine medical oncology surgery ophthalmology neurology physical rehabilitation urgent care and emergency services. To improve the experience for our patients and help support our amazing team we have created a purpose-built veterinary hospital campus with a 26000 sq. ft. facility to serve our community. As we work together to prioritize the well-being of our patient guests we are equally dedicated to our heroes (employees). We invest in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to support your health and well-being both now and in the future.
We are the only organization with Vet Cadets Childcare located at our flagship location and only a short drive from our Urgent Care facility. VRCCO has been Great Place To Work Certified since 2021. Come see the difference for yourself and be a part of our team. With abundant opportunities for continuing education and career advancement you can develop a long and successful career with us.
The Environmental Service Technician (EST) Lead oversees the daily cleanliness sanitation physical safety and appearance of the veterinary hospital. This role ensures all clinical public and staff areas are consistently cleaned and maintained to support patient health safety infection control staff efficiency and a welcoming environment for pet parents. The EST manages and supervises facility EST staff sets cleaning standards and serves as the primary point of contact for all facility cleaning and sanitation needs.
Key Responsibilities
EST Operations & Sanitation
- Oversee daily cleaning and sanitation of all hospital areas including treatment rooms kennels surgical suites laboratories offices break areas and public spaces.
- Ensure cleaning tasks are completed thoroughly on schedule and according to hospital protocols.
- Develop and maintain cleaning schedules checklists and task assignments.
- Ensure all areas of the hospital remain clean orderly sanitary safe and presentable at all times.
- Monitor quality efficiency and consistency of housekeeping work and address deficiencies promptly.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead train and supervise an EST team.
- Assign daily tasks prioritize cleaning needs and create and adjust staffing schedules to meet hospital demands.
- Provide onboarding ongoing training and performance feedback to EST staff.
- Foster a culture of accountability teamwork and attention to detail.
Infection Control Safety & Compliance
- Ensure EST practices align with infection-control standards and hospital sanitation policies.
- Follow and reinforce proper cleaning procedures for clinical and animal care environments.
- Support safe handling and disposal of waste including biohazard and animal-related waste in collaboration with hospital leadership.
- Conduct routine inspections of cleaned areas to ensure compliance with cleanliness and sanitation expectations.
- Report cleanliness or sanitation concerns to leadership promptly.
Coordination & Communication
- Serve as the primary point of contact for environmental and cleaning-related facility concerns.
- Communicate effectively with hospital leadership and staff regarding cleaning needs schedules and priorities.
- Respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests or spill/biohazard situations.
- Support seasonal beautification projects and events
Inventory & Supply Management
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and janitorial materials.
- Ensure supplies are stocked stored safely and used appropriately.
- Assist leadership with tracking environmental services-related supply usage and needs.
Qualifications
Required
- 35 years of experience in environmental services custodial housekeeping or a related cleaning or sanitation role.
- Previous experience leading or supervising a cleaning or housekeeping team.
- Strong understanding of sanitation cleanliness standards and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in an environment with animals noise odors and biohazard materials.
- Strong communication organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods bending lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
Preferred
- Experience in a veterinary medical laboratory or similar clinical environment.
- Familiarity with infection-control standards sanitation protocols and workplace safety practices.
- Experience developing cleaning schedules or quality-control checklists.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Asbestos Abatement
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Environmental Services
- Industrial Maintenance
- Cleaning Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- OSHA
- EPA
- Excavator
- EHS
- Troubleshooting
About Company
We offer the best emergency veterinary hospital and specialty care services in Bend and central Oregon. Our doctors are board-certified experts in veterinary surgery, advanced imaging, veterinary oncology, internal medicine, dermatology and emergency care.
