Environmental Services Supervisor

UVM Health - Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, Vermont, seeks an Environmental Services Supervisor to lead housekeeping and laundry operations in the evenings. You will supervise staff, ensure OSHA and infection control compliance, and maintain quality control across environmental services activities.

The role emphasizes training new staff, monitoring cleaning quality, and accurate record-keeping. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to a patient-focused

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of institutional housekeeping experience, supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of housekeeping equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• CHEST certification.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and good public relations.
• Demonstrates ability to provide clear expectations to department personnel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily housekeeping and laundry operations, ensuring safety and sanitation standards.
• Train and orient new employees on cleaning procedures, chemical safety, and equipment use.
• Monitor workflow and quality through facility tours and checklists.
• Issue and track supplies, maintain records, and report equipment repairs promptly.
• Provide in-service training and assist with performance evaluations and staff counseling.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CHEST certification

Tools

Housekeeping equipment

Cleaning supplies

Job description

Porter Medical Center is hiring an Environmental Services Supervisor to join their team!

Please note: This position is scheduled for evenings.

The Environmental Services Supervisor is responsible for overseeing housekeeping and laundry operations to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the facility. This role includes supervising staff, maintaining compliance with OSHA and infection control standards, and ensuring quality control in all environmental services activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily housekeeping and laundry operations, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
• Train and orient new employees on cleaning procedures, chemical safety, and equipment use.
• Monitor workflow and quality of cleaning through daily facility tours and checklists.
• Issue and track supplies, maintain accurate records, and report equipment repairs promptly.
• Provide in-service training and assist with performance evaluations and staff counseling.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Leadership & Supervision – Ability to guide, train, and motivate staff effectively.
• Safety & Compliance – Knowledge of OSHA regulations, infection control, and chemical safety.
• Communication Skills – Clear and professional interaction with staff, patients, and management.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Ability to resolve issues, manage grievances, and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Attention to Detail & Quality Control – Ensuring cleanliness standards and proper documentation.

Qualifications

• High graduate or GED.
• Knowledge of institutional housekeeping techniques with at least three years of experience, supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of housekeeping equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Ability to maintain accurate record-keeping and documentation.
• CHEST certification
• Ability to maintain confidentially and good public relations.
• Demonstrates ability to provide clear expectations to department personnel.
• Displays professional appearance and attitude.
• Ability to work with management members.

Benefits

At PMC, our employees make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion to those in a time of need. We are proud to extend this culture of caring back to our employees and their families by providing a comprehensive and flexible benefits package. Key benefits in our package include:

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Learn More

• Why join Porter Medical Center? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_akNAx31lA
• What it's like to work here: https://www.uvmhealthnetworkcareers.org/diversity-equity-inclusion.html
• About the UVM Health: https://www.uvmhealth.org/about-uvm-health-network