Lead Environmental Service Tech

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Why Join Us?

• Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
• Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.
• Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.
• Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

• Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
  • Incentive pay program (EPIP)
  • Health/Vision/Dental insurance
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
  • Fertility/Adoption assistance
  • 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
  • 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

Job Summary

The Lead Environmental Services Technician will be responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment for employees and visitors. The lead position will be a point of contact for the department and provide support for any projects assigned by department leadership.

“This position is eligible to work onsite at our Topeka campus. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.”

What you’ll do

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for daily tasks of an environmental services tech
• Point of contact between evening shift and dept leadership
• Point of contact for vendors when supervisor not available
• Point of contact for BCBSKS employee requests
• Fulfill supply requests for team members while keeping accurate inventory records and ensuring adequate stock levels to support operational needs.
• Complete detailed inspections and reports on floor conditions
• Responsible for team schedules and assignments if supervisor is not available

What you need

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend hazardous material safety instructions
• Great communication and organizational skills
• General knowledge of equipment and chemicals used in Environmental Service assignments
• Respond to and resolve team issues in a professional manner when supervisor is not available
• Ability to perform thorough and detailed inspections with a high degree of accuracy, identify potential issues and ensure adherence to established standards and procedures.
• Communicate and reinforce departmental goals, expectations, and initiatives in support of leadership’s strategic direction while building team engagement, accountability, and commitment.

Education and Experience: 

• High school degree or equivalent
• Experience of 2 years in Environmental Services or housekeeping functions in a large facility
• Driver’s license required
• Prior leadership experience preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to complete physical work including standing for long periods, lifting up to 20 lbs., kneeling, etc.  Must be able to position yourself to stoop, bend, stretch, inspect objects in high places, be in a stationary position, vacuum, and move arms for up to 5 hours at a time. Exposure to dust and cleaning compounds.

Compensation

$20.96- $26.20

Non- Exempt Grade 11

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid.  All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.