Environmental services supervisor

Job Details:

Job Location: Artesia - Artesia, NM

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma / GED

Salary Range: $20.45 - $31.22 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Environmental Services

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Team Leadership & Supervision
   • Staff Management: Monitor staff productivity and scheduled task completion daily, evaluate the performance of EVS technicians and report performance issues/challenges to Director of EVS.
   • Scheduling: Assist EVS Director in the Monitoring and adjusting of daily shift schedules, vacation rotations, and specific area assignments to guarantee full facility coverage.
   • Performance & Quality Control: Direct day-to-day workflow, assist staff in hands-on-support of duties, track, monitor, and record audits, daily rounding & inspections of patient rooms, common areas, restrooms, corridors, and other inpatient & outpatient departments, maintain high-quality cleanliness standards. Ensure all cleaning processes align with organizations health guidelines and hazardous chemical protocols such as OSHA, CDC, and DNV.
2. Operations & Supply Chain Management
   • Inventory Control: Monitor, track, and order & stock chemical cleaning agents, linens, personal protective equipment (PPE), and standard facility supplies as assigned by Director of EVS.
   • Equipment Upkeep: Coordinate the maintenance and proper care of heavy cleaning equipment like floor buffers, industrial vacuums, and carpet extractors.
   • Financial Oversight: Assist the Director of EVS in the management of cost controls concerning labor hours, inventory use, and overall departmental budgets.
3. Safety & Infection Control
   • Hazardous Waste Management: Oversee the proper collection, transportation, and disposal of biohazardous waste and sharps.
   • Safety Training: Conduct routine training sessions with staff regarding Bloodborne Pathogens, proper chemical dilution, ergonomics, new or existing equipment.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:

Ability to read, write and speak English preferred. General knowledge of sanitation in a hospital and clinical setting. Ability to interview potential employees.

AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

Information Management:

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety:

Cooperates fully in all Risk

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Work Experience: Entry level management role, one to three years prior cleaning experience in a health care or institutional setting preferred.

Training: Optional but preferred: Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST)

License/Certification:

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.