Environmental Services Supervisor

LifeSpire of Virginia; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chesapeake, Newport News, VA, seeks an experienced Environmental Services Supervisor to lead our housekeeping, floor care, and laundry teams. This working supervisor role involves directing daily operations, training staff, and maintaining safety and infection prevention standards.

You will provide day-to-day leadership, QA, and support to the Environmental Services team, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents and staff. Flexibility for varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in housekeeping or environmental services preferred.
• Supervisory or lead experience is desirable.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency for scheduling, timekeeping, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in daily housekeeping, floor care, and laundry operations.
• Assign work, coordinate schedules, and ensure staffing and productivity.
• Assist with reviewing PTO requests and timecards as appropriate.
• Train, coach, and mentor team on cleaning procedures, infection prevention, resident interactions, and safety.
• Provide coaching and corrective guidance regarding performance, safety, and conduct.
• Conduct routine inspections and quality audits to ensure standards are met.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials; communicate replenishment needs.
• Maintain records and documentation related to departmental operations.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, hazardous waste, OSHA standards, and safety policies.
• Coordinate and participate in special cleaning projects as assigned.
• Assist with room setups and breakdowns for events and activities.
• Support trash removal and sanitation and other environmental services duties.
• Promote excellent customer service and a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Staff training

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Scheduling software

Timekeeping systems

Inventory tracking

Job description

Location

The Chesapeake, a Lifespire of Virginia Community – Newport News, VA

Position Summary

The Chesapeake, a premier Lifespire of Virginia community located in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking an experienced and motivated Environmental Services Supervisor to lead our housekeeping and laundry team. This is a working supervisor position responsible for directing and participating in the daily operations of housekeeping, floor care, and laundry services.

The Environmental Services Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, team members, and visitors. This position provides day-to-day leadership, training, quality assurance, and support to the Environmental Services team while ensuring compliance with departmental standards, infection prevention protocols, and safety regulations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and actively participate in daily housekeeping, floor care, and laundry operations.
• Assign work, coordinate daily schedules, and help ensure adequate staffing and productivity.
• Assist with reviewing and approving PTO requests and timecards as appropriate.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members on cleaning procedures, infection prevention, resident interactions, and workplace safety.
• Provide timely coaching and corrective guidance regarding performance, safety, and conduct.
• Conduct routine inspections and quality audits to ensure cleanliness and departmental standards are consistently achieved.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials, and communicate replenishment needs.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation related to departmental operations.
• Ensure compliance with infection control practices, hazardous waste procedures, OSHA standards, and all community safety policies.
• Coordinate and participate in special cleaning projects as assigned.
• Assist with room setups and breakdowns for community events and activities.
• Support trash removal, sanitation, and other environmental services duties as needed.
• Promote exceptional customer service while fostering a positive and respectful work environment.

Schedule

This position requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including:

• Evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed
• Early morning hours
• Inclement weather and emergency situations to help support community operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of housekeeping or environmental services experience required.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency, including scheduling, timekeeping, inventory tracking, and documentation.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to quality service.
• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Valid driver's license may be required; ability to operate a vehicle or golf cart if necessary.

Why Join The Chesapeake?

As part of Lifespire of Virginia, The Chesapeake is committed to enriching the lives of older adults by providing exceptional care and service in a welcoming community. We value teamwork, compassion, integrity, and excellence, and we are looking for leaders who share our commitment to creating an outstanding experience for our residents every day.