Supervisor, Environmental Services

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Supervisor, Environmental Services supervises custodial operations with minimal supervision and limited management direction. The role coordinates custodial staff tasks in assigned areas, creates schedules, assigns and reviews work, and ensures facilities and grounds are clean, sanitary, safe, and compliant with applicable infection-control and safety guidelines. The supervisor hires, trains, and evaluates custodial staff, maintains facility and janitorial supply inventories, and may work alongside staff to cover staffing shortages and absences. This position is in the Environmental Services department at Denver Health. It is a regular, evening-shift position. Applicants must be able to work weekends and holidays and provide coverage for 24/7 operations. The stated pay range is $23.51–$32.91 per hour.

Requirements

Three years of experience in custodial service operations.
One year of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
Knowledge of cleaning standards and cleaning-agent use.
Knowledge of tools and equipment needed to perform the work.
Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions sufficient to establish a safe work environment.
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals sufficient to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Ability to understand and follow oral, illustrated, written, or demonstrated instructions.
Skill in evaluating employee performance and enforcing disciplinary guidelines.
Supervisory skills to motivate and guide subordinate employees toward goals.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently, multitask, and establish priorities.
Ability to work weekends and holidays and cover 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate employee activities in assigned areas and shifts; determine work procedures, expedite workflow, and assign and review work for compliance and thoroughness.
Prepare required reports.
Set unit goals and develop plans of action to achieve them.
Manage resources conservatively and cost-effectively; oversee supply and equipment inventory and ensure orders are placed on time.
Edit subordinate custodial employees’ time cards and make necessary adjustments, corrections, and approvals.
Work as a working supervisor to address staffing shortages and fill in for absences.
Regularly inspect and evaluate the facility’s physical condition and recommend painting, repairs, or replacement furnishings.
Hire, train, and evaluate custodial staff.
Maintain facility and janitorial supply inventories.
Ensure facility interiors are clean, sanitary, and safe, and comply with infection-control guidelines.
Ensure grounds are clean and safe in compliance with safety guidelines.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
Up to six weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and other offerings.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center, supporting internal career growth and advancement.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.