Environmental Services Supervisor

UVM Health Network- Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, Vermont, is hiring an Environmental Services Supervisor for the evening shift. The role oversees housekeeping and laundry operations to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the facility.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring OSHA and infection-control compliance, training new employees, monitoring quality via daily tours and checklists, and maintaining accurate records and supply management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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 preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and good public relations.
• Demonstrates ability to provide clear expectations to department personnel.
• Displays professional appearance and attitude.
• Ability to work with management members.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety & Compliance

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CHEST certification

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:

• Benefits | Careers - University of Vermont Health

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