Environmental Services (EVS) Supervisor - Housekeeping (4380)

Methodist Rehabilitation Center; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance beginning

403(b) retirement plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Methodist Rehabilitation Center seeks an experienced Supervisor, Environmental Services (EVS) to lead our EVS team and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and employees.

This leadership role supervises the daily EVS operations, coordinates staff schedules, maintains supplies and budget expectations, and ensures high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in hospital Environmental Services, including supervisory or assistant supervisory experience
• Healthcare Environmental Services certification or progress toward CHESP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of Environmental Services personnel
• Schedule and assign staff to provide appropriate departmental coverage
• Ensure patient rooms, offices, hallways, common areas, and other hospital spaces are properly cleaned and maintained
• Assist with EVS duties as needed
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure identified issues are addressed in a timely manner
• Order and maintain departmental supplies within established budget guidelines
• Provide employee training, coaching, and in-services
• Complete employee performance evaluations and assist with personnel matters
• Participate in employee development, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement as appropriate
• Coordinate meeting room and special event setups
• Help maintain compliance with applicable hospital, safety, accreditation, and environmental standards
• Respond to unexpected situations, staffing needs, and other departmental challenges

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Training

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

CHESP certification progress toward

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Layfair MSCC Campus - Flowood, MS 39232Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareSupervisor, Environmental Services

Make a Difference Behind the Scenes at Methodist Rehab

Methodist Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experiencedSupervisor, Environmental Services (EVS) to lead our Environmental Services team and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and employees.

This leadership role is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the Environmental Services department, coordinating staff schedules and assignments, maintaining supply levels and budget expectations, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital.

What You'll Do

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of Environmental Services personnel
• Ensure patient rooms, offices, hallways, common areas, and other hospital spaces are properly cleaned and maintained
• Schedule and assign staff to provide appropriate departmental coverage
• Assist with EVS duties as needed
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure identified issues are addressed in a timely manner
• Order and maintain departmental supplies within established budget guidelines
• Provide employee training, coaching, and in-services
• Complete employee performance evaluations and assist with personnel matters
• Participate in employee development, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement as appropriate
• Coordinate meeting room and special event setups
• Help maintain compliance with applicable hospital, safety, accreditation, and environmental standards
• Respond to unexpected situations, staffing needs, and other departmental challenges

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who is organized, dependable, and able to motivate and develop a team in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.

QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Three to five years of experience in hospital Environmental Services, including supervisory or assistant supervisory experience
• Healthcare Environmental Services certification or progress toward certification as aCertified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) preferred
• Knowledge of hospital cleaning procedures, housekeeping methods, and cleaning equipment
• Familiarity with various floor coverings, cleaning materials, and mechanized cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of applicable healthcare accreditation and regulatory standards, including environmental services requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, training, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high‑occupancy environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities

Physical & Working Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, walking, and occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs or ladders, and moving supplies or inventory. The supervisor may be required to assist with departmental functions as needed. The work environment may include exposure to cleaning agents, odorous chemicals, body fluids, and other environmental conditions associated with healthcare settings. The position may also require occasional irregular hours, emergency response, travel, and short‑notice staffing coverage.

Why Join Our Team?

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time team members, including:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive and flexible benefits package
• Medical and dental insurance beginning the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative work environment