Area Manager, EVS

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Supervisor for Environmental Services/Housekeeping at 66 Blossom Street to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

The role involves establishing standards, scheduling staff, recruiting and training, inspecting facilities, managing budgets and supplies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Evening shift, onsite, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree related field preferred.
• Experience in supervising housekeeping staff.
• Experience with hospital cleaning equipment and chemicals (5–7 years).
• Can substitute experience for degree where allowed.

Responsibilities

• Establish standards, policies, and work procedures for housekeeping staff.
• Develop work schedules and assign staff to areas and shifts.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate housekeeping personnel.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities for cleanliness, safety, and efficiency.
• Identify improvements and coordinate repairs, layout changes, and space reallocation.
• Manage inventories and coordinate purchasing of supplies.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and hospital quality regulations.

Skills

Supervisory

Facilities management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree related field

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Supervises and manages the Environmental Services/Housekeeping program to ensure the hospital environment is maintained in a clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly condition for patients, visitors, and staff.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Establishes standards, policies, and work procedures for housekeeping staff in accordance with hospital guidelines.
• Develops work schedules and assigns staff to areas and shifts to ensure adequate coverage and service throughout the hospital.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates housekeeping personnel.
• Conducts routine inspections of hospital facilities to assess cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Recommends repairs, painting, furnishing updates, equipment relocation, and space reallocation to improve sanitation, appearance, and workflow.
• Identifies and reports unsafe conditions and ensures compliance with safety standards.
• Researches and evaluates new housekeeping equipment, supplies, and cleaning methods.
• Prepares budgets, departmental reports, and other administrative documentation.
• Manages inventory levels of housekeeping supplies and equipment and coordinates the purchase of new or replacement items.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, infection prevention, and hospital quality standards.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience

• Experience working with the cleaning equipment and chemicals used in hospitals and healthcare centers 5-7 years preferred
• Experience in a supervisory role 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal government administration, operations, and management; methods and techniques of research and report presentation.
• Knowledge of State and federally mandated laws, guidelines, and regulations regarding solid waste management.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical and numerical information.
• Ability to observe and solve operational and technical problems.
• Ability to develop policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex rules and procedures; research, analyze, and recommend solutions to administrative and other management problems.
• Ability to analyze budgets, reports, and various proposals.
• Ability to determine an effective method of research.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Monday - Friday

2:45-11:15PM

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 66 Blossom Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range $70,990.40 - $103,230.40/Annual

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