Job Description

Full-Time Environmental Services (EVS) Supervisor leads and supports the EVS team while performing daily cleaning and disinfection. This role ensures a safe, clean hospital environment that meets infection prevention, safety, and quality standards, serving as a role model for performance, customer service, and policy compliance.

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Full-Time

Benefits include: IPERS, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. PTO and Sick time accrual starts on day one.

Po

sition:

Environmental Services (EVS) Supervisor

Department: Environmental Services

Reports To: Infection Preventionist/EVS Leader

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly

Position Summary

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The working Environmental Services (EVS) Supervisor is responsible for performing daily cleaning and disinfection duties while providing leadership and support to the EVS team. This role ensures the hospital environment meets infection prevention, safety, and quality standards through hands-on work and supervision. The working EVS Supervisor serves as a role model for team performance, customer service, and adherence to hospital policies while maintaining assigned cleaning responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assists the EVS Leader in daily operations and oversight of the department. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to EVS staff to ensure high-quality cleaning standards. Assigns and adjusts daily work schedules and assignments based on staffing and workload. Monitors employee performance, conducts rounding, and reports concerns to the EVS Leader. Participates in staff training, education, and competency validation related to cleaning, infection prevention, and safety. Serves as acting supervisor/manager in the absence of the EVS Leader.

Working Responsibilities:

Completes daily assigned cleaning and disinfection tasks in patient care, clinical, and non-clinical areas. Follows all infection prevention and control practices, including appropriate use of PPE, hand hygiene, and isolation protocols. Ensures proper cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces, patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas. Maintains cleaning equipment, carts, and supplies in a clean and organized manner. Responds promptly to cleaning requests and supports other staff as needed. Assists with floor care, terminal cleans, discharge cleans, and emergency cleaning tasks.

Leadership and Support:

Supports the EVS Leader in maintaining compliance with hospital standards, regulatory agencies (CMS, DNV, Joint Commission), and infection control requirements. Helps monitor supply levels and assists with ordering and inventory control. Promotes teamwork, respect, and open communication within the department. Provides input on process improvements and participates in department meetings. Ensures staff follow safety and hospital policies, including chemical handling and waste management.

Qualifications

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High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 2 years of hospital or healthcare environmental services experience required. Previous leadership or lead/supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of infection prevention and hospital cleaning standards required. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and leadership. Must demonstrate strong time management, organization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Schedule

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Full-time position; includes weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation as needed.

Performance Expectations

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Maintains professional behavior and appearance. Demonstrates accountability and reliability. Ensures all work areas meet hospital cleanliness and safety standards. Acts as a positive role model for staff and supports the mission and values of HCMH

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS

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TASK

X

TASK

X

1.



Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over



X



19.



Pushing



X



2.



Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.



X



20.



Stooping



X



3.



Light lifting, under 15 lbs.



X



21.



Climbing stairs



x



4.



Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. &


over



X



22.



Climbing ladders



x



5.



Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.



X



23.



Operating mechanical equipment



X



6.



Light carrying, under 15 lbs.



X



24.



Operating office equipment



X



7.



Straight pulling



X



25.



Operating motor vehicle



x



8.



Pulling hand over hand



X



26.



Ability to see



X



9.



Repeated bending



X



27.



Identify colors



X



10.



Reaching above shoulder



X



28.



Depth perception needed



X



11.



Simple grasping



X



29.



Hearing (with aid)



X



12.



Dual simultaneous grasping



X



30.



Hearing (without aid)



X



13.



Walking



X



31.



Ability to write



X



14.



Standing



X



32.



Ability to count



X



15.



Sitting



X



33.



Ability to read



X



16.



Crawling



x



34.



Other (please specify):



17.



Twisting



X



35.



Other (please specify):



18.



Kneeling



X



36.



Other (please specify):

RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

TASK

X

TASK

X

1.



Outside



X



13.



Dust



X



2.



Inside



X



14.



Grease and oils



X



3.



Travel



15.



Solvents



X



a) car



16.



Radiant/electrical energy



b) van



17.



Slippery/uneven walking surfaces



X



c) bus



18.



Working around machines with moving parts


and moving objects



X



d) plane



19.



Working around moving objects or vehicles



X



4.



Excessive heat



20.



Working below ground



5.



Excessive cold



21.



Working on ladders or scaffolding



X



6.



Excessive humidity



22.



Working with hands in water



X



7.



Excessive dampness/chill



23.



Vibration



X



8.



Dry atmosphere



24.



Working closely with others



X



9.



Excessive noise/intermittent



X



25.



Working alone



X



10.



Constant noise



26.



Longer or irregular work hours



X



11.



Silica, asbestos, etc.



27.



Other (please specify):



12.



Fumes, smoke, gases



X



28.



Other (please specify):