Environmental Services Supervisor

University of Vermont Medical Center; Middlebury, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Medical Center in Middlebury, VT is seeking an Environmental Services Supervisor to oversee housekeeping and laundry operations, ensuring a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients and staff. You will supervise daily tasks, train new staff on procedures and chemical safety, monitor quality with tours and checklists, manage supplies and maintenance reporting, and contribute to staff development through in-service training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three years of housekeeping experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and supplies; ability to maintain documentation.
• CHEST certification preferred or required where applicable.

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 of cleaning 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

Communication

Problem solving

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

CHEST certification

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

## Environmental Services SupervisorApply: Middlebury, VT: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0090206Building Name: PMC - Porter Medical CenterLocation Address: 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury VermontRegularDepartment: Porter - Laundry & Environmental ServicesFull TimeStandard Hours: 40Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80Shift: Eve/Night-8HrPrimary Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PMWeekend Needs: OtherSalary Range: Min $25.44 Mid $31.80 Max $38.16Recruiter: Kate Davies# **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: