Environmental Services Department Manager

Healthcare Services Group•Portsmouth, NH

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About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is seeking an Environmental Services Department Manager to lead housekeeping, laundry, and floor care teams in a long-term care facility. The manager supervises staff and helps ensure services meet company policies, procedures, and applicable federal and state requirements. The role includes both leadership and hands-on duties, including housekeeping and laundry work across varying shifts. The manager leads staff training, quality control, and in-service sessions; maintains records for department operations; and serves as a liaison between building occupants and administrators and HCSG staff. The position also involves following safety practices when using protective gear and cleaning products, maintaining reliable attendance, and representing HCSG professionally. Residency within the service area is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Two years of experience in healthcare housekeeping and supervision preferred.
Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 50 pounds.
Stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods; perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously and daily.
Work around food and cleaning products.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in healthcare housekeeping and supervision.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise housekeeping, laundry, and floor care staff, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and federal and state requirements.
Perform and lead light housekeeping, heavy housekeeping, and laundry aide duties across varying shifts.
Lead staff training, quality control, and in-service sessions; ensure timely completion of projects and programs.
Maintain records of income, expenditures, supplies, personnel, and equipment using HCSG computer software.
Act as a liaison between building occupants and administrators and HCSG staff; communicate directives effectively.
Use protective gear appropriately and ensure safe use of cleaning solutions and adherence to safety precautions.
Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality and complete tasks on time.
Represent HCSG positively through courteous interactions with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
Perform other duties as assigned.