Environmental Services Supervisor

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Team Leadership & Supervision

• Staff Management: Monitor staff productivity and scheduled task completion daily, evaluate the performance of EVS technicians and report performance issues/challenges to Director of EVS.
• Scheduling: Assist EVS Director in the Monitoring and adjusting of daily shift schedules, vacation rotations, and specific area assignments to guarantee full facility coverage.
• Performance & Quality Control: Direct day-to-day workflow, assist staff in hands-on-support of duties, track, monitor, and record audits, daily rounding & inspections of patient rooms, common areas, restrooms, corridors, and other inpatient & outpatient departments, maintain high-quality cleanliness standards. Ensure all cleaning processes align with organizations health guidelines and hazardous chemical protocols such as OSHA, CDC, and DNV.

2. Operations & Supply Chain Management

• Inventory Control: Monitor, track, and order & stock chemical cleaning agents, linens, personal protective equipment (PPE), and standard facility supplies as assigned by Director of EVS.
• Equipment Upkeep: Coordinate the maintenance and proper care of heavy cleaning equipment like floor buffers, industrial vacuums, and carpet extractors.
• Financial Oversight: Assist the Director of EVS in the management of cost controls concerning labor hours, inventory use, and overall departmental budgets.

3. Safety & Infection Control

• Hazardous Waste Management: Oversee the proper collection, transportation, and disposal of biohazardous waste and sharps.
• Safety Training: Conduct routine training sessions with staff regarding Bloodborne Pathogens, proper chemical dilution, ergonomics, new or existing equipment.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:

• • Ability to read, write and speak English preferred.
  • General knowledge of sanitation in a hospital and clinical setting.
  • Ability to interview potential employees.

AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Education–High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Work Experience– Entry level management role, one to three years prior cleaning experience in a health care or institutional setting preferred.

Training– Optional but preferred:Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST)

• License/Certification–

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.