**Why Mayo Clinic** Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. **Benefits Highlights** + Medical: Multiple plan options. + Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage. + Vision: Affordable plan with national network. + Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses. + Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future. **Responsibilities** The Lead Linen Specialist works closely with Leadership overseeing daily linen operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, maintaining inventory levels, staff competencies and exceptional customer service. This position involves leading a team, supporting training and development, and maintaining high standards for linen handling, delivery, and cleanliness. Responsible for ensuring team goals are met, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, and maintaining a safe work environment. Requires handling soiled and clean linens in accordance with safety and infection control standards. This position is responsible for receiving, storing, delivering, and replenishing clean linen throughout the hospital campus’, clinics and regional sites. Accurately track linen stock levels, manage inventory, and input data into various software applications. Prioritize tasks and provide quick responses to customer requests within site-specific guidelines. Ensure safe handling, transport, and containment of soiled linen, following infection prevention protocols. Participate in quality assurance programs and continuous improvement efforts to enhance service and efficiency. Ensure proper use and maintenance of motorized equipment for linen transport. Expedites emergency linen requests and assist in managing linen at multiple locations if needed. Requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow procedures, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. Must be able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with leadership, staff, patients and other departments. Must be able to accurately identify textile attributes for various patient needs. May be required to float to regional sites to provide coverage support. May be assigned to a linen delivery route and drive a Mayo truck. May be required to provide linen support at other locations. **Qualifications** High school graduate, GED or equivalent required. Demonstrated effective leadership skills required. Prefer one-year linen service experience. Must be able to read, write, and understand English. Complete understanding and demonstrated proficiency of all area work tasks. Highly developed oral and written communication skills and interpersonal relation skills. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and computer data entry skills is desired. Requires a considerable variety of steady physical activity throughout the work shift including manually transporting linen carts and continuous walking throughout the shift. Must be able to move heavy carts independently and perform operation of other motorized equipment. Valid driver’s license required. DOT Medical certification required. Certified Linen Technician required within one year of hire date. Mayo Quality Academy - Bronze certification. **Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is not eligible for F-1 OPT STEM extension.** **Exemption Status** Nonexempt **Compensation Detail** Compensation range is $20.06 -$27.70 / hour **Benefits Eligible** Yes **Schedule** Full Time **Hours/Pay Period** 80 **Schedule Details** Monday through Friday primarily 6:00am -2:30pm. Shift may vary as needed. **Weekend Schedule** Every 5th Saturday and rotating holidays, 6:00am-2:30pm. **International Assignment** No **Site Description** Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations) **Equal Opportunity** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. **Recruiter** Jamie Lamar **Equal opportunity** As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.