Environmental Services Supervisor

Prime Healthcare•Gadsden, AL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Environmental Services Supervisor, also referred to as an Environmental Services Manager, Housekeeper Supervisor or EVS Supervisor. The EVS Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the cleanliness, sanitation, and overall environment of the facility to ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming space for patients, visitors, and staff. The EVS Supervisor maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe hospital environment that supports patient healing and reduces the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years Housekeeping experience in hospital setting
Familiarity with chemical sanitizers and general housekeeping functions

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with regulatory agencies requirements

Responsibilities

Supervises a team of 25 or more employees in housekeeping, laundry, and linen services by providing leadership, direction, and support while fostering effective working relationships with staff, department heads, hospital personnel, and the public
Oversee housekeeping staff including scheduling training and performance management while conducting inspections to ensure cleaning standards are met and protocols are followed
Ensures regulatory compliance and high sanitation standards by developing policies and procedures, overseeing cleanliness of public areas, coordinating rental linen and uniform services, and supporting infection control, education, and multidisciplinary efforts
Manage inventory by ordering cleaning supplies and ensuring staff have proper tools and PPE for safe and effective work
Coordinate with nursing infection control and facilities teams to support terminal cleaning isolation procedures and urgent cleaning needs
Train staff on infection control procedures and cleaning protocols while maintaining records of training inspections and compliance documentation