Environmental Services Team Leader

University-Health-3; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University-Health-3 is seeking a Supervisor of Environmental Services to lead associates in a designated zone of care, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety according to JCAHO and TDH guidelines. The role involves EMS readiness, inventory checks, and staff training.

The ideal candidate will have related housekeeping experience and strong English communication, with a focus on maintaining positive guest and staff relations within a health system environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school or equivalent education.
• Six months to one year housekeeping experience required.
• More than three years housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Environmental Services associates in a specific zone of care.
• Ensure housekeeping activities meet JCAHO and TDH standards.
• Maintain MSDS and inspect handling compliance; manage emergency kits.
• Respond to emergency calls and reassign staff as needed.
• Train staff in cleaning and care-taking tasks.
• Conduct shift-start supply inventory and replenish stock.
• Ensure efficient performance and adherence to health system policies.
• Maintain good guest and staff relations.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a Supervisor for Environmental Services associates assigned to a specific zone of care within UH. Manages housekeeping activities essential to keeping the Health System facilities clean and orderly. Ensures JCAHO and TDH standards are maintained by all associates. Maintains Material Safety Data Sheets and inspects for handling compliance. Maintains emergency response kits. Accepts all emergency assistance calls and makes all the decisions to reassign associates to respond to emergency or priority requests. Trains associates in the proper cleaning and care-taking activities of assigned environmental services and/or grounds-keeping staff ensuring that the assigned areas and zones are properly cleaned and assigned subordinates are gainfully employed. Conducts a supply inventory at the beginning of every shift and replenishes stock locations. Ensures the prompt and efficient performance of assigned duties and proper use of equipment and supplies. Complies with Health System policies and regulations. Maintains good guest and working relations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required to speak, read and write English, understand oral and written instructions and perform simple arithmetic. High school or equivalent education is preferred. Six months to one-year housekeeping experience is required. More than three years housekeeping experience is preferred.