Supervisor Environmental Services Technician-Behavioral Health

Cherokee Nation • Tahlequah, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Environmental Services Technicians supervises and coordinates the team’s daily operations. The role is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. The Supervisor leads the team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention to contribute to the facility’s quality of care.

The position is located at the Cascade Building in Tahlequah. It requires knowledge of the field’s policies, procedures, and practices, and involves directing other employees. The Supervisor oversees one to nine direct reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to develop and mentor others.
• Ability to foster teamwork.
• Organizational skills.
• Must obtain DOT Regulated Medical Waste Training Certification within 60 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Must obtain Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) or T-CHEST Certification within 90 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• May be required to possess a valid driver’s license and have a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets Cherokee Nation underwriting requirements.
• Must not be under sanction by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or the General Services Administration (GSA), or be listed on the specified exclusion or sanction lists.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Environmental Services Technician team.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance through regular inspections, feedback, and performance appraisals, fostering continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to address cleaning and sanitization needs and coordinate schedules to minimize disruption to patient care.
• Respond promptly to special requests and emergencies related to cleaning and sanitation.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock and coordinating procurement as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED