Lead Worker

Come join Sodexo Quality of Life Services and be a part of the healing environment of Erlanger Health System. Sodexo has opportunities that fit your life and your schedule, and we are looking to add team members today!

All selected candidates must complete background and health requirements prior to hire including drug screen, complete immunizations, TB testing, and annual Flu vaccination.

*Must be fully vaccinated before start date.*

Location: This location is accessible by public transportation.

Erlanger East Hospital

1751 Gunbarrel Road

Chattanooga, TN 37421

Work Schedule: 11:00pm to 7:00am

This position may be required to work Every Other Weekend, and Rotating Holidays.

Company Benefits for Full Time employees include:

• Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life/Accident Insurance)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (Holiday, Vacation, Sick, and Bereavement Leave)
• Employee Discounts (from Sodexo and as an Erlanger Associate)

The Lead Worker – Facilities will coordinate the routine schedules of the maintenance technicians involved in one or more craft specialties while performing work in one or more of the skilled trades. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

General Responsibilities:

• Serves as a working lead coordinating activities of service employees engaged in cleaning and/ or light maintenance of smaller less complex facilities of commercial, health care facility, school, residence hall, or other establishments.
• Assists in ensuring a safe working environment throughout the facility for all employees.
• Assists in monitoring employee productivity and provides suggestions for increased service or productivity.
• Orients and trains employees.
• Works with customers to ensure satisfaction in such areas as quality, service, and problem resolution.
• Performs cleaning and/or light maintenance assignments in addition to lead duties.
• Document all work in the CMMS system.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Performs oversight of subcontractors to ensure the Service Levels are met and all work is performed under the proper safety guidelines and appropriate license are reviewed.
• May perform daily oversight/supervision of the “Grounds” or “Cleaning Services.
• May perform Supervisor responsibilities in absence of the Supervisor of Facilities.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements:

• Knowledge of proper and safe use of applicable custodial equipment.
• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Appropriate maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity in light of Sodexo time and attendance policy and/or client operating hours.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.

Experience/Knowledge:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• No previous experience required.

Skills/Aptitude:

• Ability to learn and use established techniques for the efficient and compliant completion of duties.
• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives.
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Adequate/reasonable oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well alone and in a team.
• Ability to use all relevant electronic and communication devices.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.

License/Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license if required to drive a vehicle
• Certifications: Blood Borne Pathogen Training.

Physical Requirements:

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.

Working Conditions (may add additional conditions specific to defined work location):

• Generally in an indoor setting; however, may participate in outside activities and events.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations.
• Will be exposed to various cleaning chemicals.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Have you work for Sodexo before?
• Are you 18 years old or older?

Work Location: In person