Environmental Services Supervisor-Aspen Trace

CarDon & Associates•Greenwood, IN

About The Position

The Environmental Services Supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for residents, staff, and visitors. This position ensures that all environmental services operations comply with health and safety regulations, infection control standards, and organizational policies. The supervisor leads and supports a team responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining resident care areas to prevent the spread of infections and promote overall wellness. They collaborate closely with clinical and administrative teams to align environmental services with resident care goals and regulatory requirements. Ultimately, this role contributes significantly to the quality of care and the reputation of the organization by fostering a hygienic and well-maintained facility.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years' experience in a maintenance and/or environmental capacity, and as a supervisor or manager, preferably in a health care facility.
Basic computer literacy to manage schedules, reports, and communication.
Knowledge of infection control principles and patient care environment requirements.
Strong leadership and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising a team in a healthcare environment.
Additional training in patient safety and healthcare standards.

Responsibilities

Maintains the operation and preventive maintenance for kitchen, housekeeping, and all mechanical equipment.
Monitors hot water temperatures to assure compliance with safety standards and adjusts as needed.
Inspects and repairs all damage to hallways, walls, ceilings, floors, baseboards, doorjambs, handrails, etc.
Supervises the scheduling and performance of housekeeping, laundry and maintenance staff to ensure efficient delivery of services within the department's budget.
Maintains and monitors an adequate supply of equipment, housekeeping and maintenance supplies, linens, and chemicals to provide efficient environmental services.
Monitors the operation of facility electrical systems, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, emergency generator(s), central air and heat, and hot water boilers according to the preventive maintenance program or as required by law.
Ensure that inspection tags for fire extinguishers, sprinkler system, boilers, etc. are up-to-date and contacts contractors as needed. Promptly arranges for used fire extinguishers to be refilled if used.
Cuts and trims grass and shrubbery; and checks/replaces outdoor lighting and exit lights when needed.
Monitors daily lint removal from dryers by laundry staff according to fire prevention policy and clean all vents and trap lines periodically.
Checks window screens each spring for repairs/replacement needs, and washes window exteriors, perform exterior upkeep such as painting and staining, cleaning gutters, etc. as scheduled or directed.
Evaluates resident personal furniture or appliances for safety, reporting unsafe conditions to the Administrator.
Help a new resident move in, moving personal furniture, hanging pictures, mirrors, etc.
Accompany representatives from the State during the annual Life Safety Code survey and assure correction of any allegations cited.
Conduct certain aspects of new hire orientation in areas such as fire and disaster policies, fire alarm systems, door alarm systems, use of fire extinguishers, and the lockout/tagout and electrical safety.
Follow safety procedures for using solvents, chemicals, paint and other hazardous materials, as well as ladders and maintenance tools and equipment. Secures these items when unattended to prevent accidental access by residents.
Ensure that a Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each department chemical is in the Hazards Communication manual and copies of applicable sheets for the department are accessible to staff.