Supervisor - Environmental Services - FT Evenings

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

The Supervisor, Environmental Services provides direct leadership and guidance to staff to maintain high standards of cleanliness, quality, and service. The role oversees assigned areas and coordinates work such as projects, room moves, and room turnovers. Depending on location and staffing needs, the supervisor may assist with housekeeping and laundry coverage and may provide backup support for administrative tasks, including timecard approvals, evaluations, schedules, and supply ordering. The supervisor supports staff orientation, training, education, performance, and safety; monitors quality, equipment, supplies, documentation, and service concerns; and helps maintain facility security and Joint Commission compliance. The position may involve access to areas where medications are stored for job-related duties, as well as use of internal applications, pagers, and other technology where available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to use a computer.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas and help maintain a high percentage of clean spaces.
Coordinate projects, room moves, and room turnovers with other departments as needed.
Assign personnel to established work areas or project duties.
Assist with housekeeping or laundry coverage during staffing shortages, depending on location.
Plan and coordinate project work to maintain proper frequencies.
Ensure staff receive orientation, initial training, and ongoing education.
Ensure supply-control guidelines are followed and staff are trained in chemical use.
Identify and correct facility quality-assurance concerns proactively.
Guide and motivate associates to support their performance.
Perform assigned quality-assurance inspections.
Monitor daily equipment use, cleaning, and maintenance; ensure equipment remains clean and professional in appearance.
Prepare associate disciplinary and variance reports and conduct follow-up investigations as needed, reporting findings to the appropriate leader.
Participate in department safety efforts, maintain a safe work environment, and report unsafe equipment and acts.
Maintain facility security and ensure offices, storage areas, and closets are clean, organized, and professional in appearance.
Assist with The Joint Commission compliance.
Participate in staff selection and interview candidates as needed.
Schedule days off, holidays, and vacations in line with facility needs, budgeted hours, and department position control.
Review duty lists with regular and relief associates, help keep duty lists current, maintain records, and ensure log books and required documentation are current.
Monitor service binders in assigned areas daily and take appropriate action on concerns or comments.
Respond urgently to concerns and requests, take corrective action, and follow up in a timely manner.
Depending on location, provide backup support for timecard approvals, evaluations, schedules, and supply delivery or ordering.
Attend monthly departmental meetings or review meeting minutes.
Attend annual Infection Control and Safety in-services as specified in personnel policy.