Environmental Services Team Leader

University Health System- San Antonio; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking an Environmental Services Supervisor to oversee housekeeping within a designated care zone. You will ensure compliance with JCAHO and TDH standards, train staff, and manage inventory and emergency readiness. Strong leadership and English proficiency are required.

The role emphasizes responding to emergencies, maintaining MSDS, and fostering good guest relations while adhering to health system policies.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to speak, read, and write English; understand instructions.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months to one year housekeeping experience required; more than three years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Environmental Services staff assigned to a specific zone of care.
• Ensure compliance with JCAHO and TDH standards.
• Train staff in cleaning and care-taking activities.
• Manage supply inventory at each shift and replenish stock locations.
• Maintain MSDS and inspect for handling compliance; keep emergency kits updated.
• Respond to emergency calls and reassign staff as needed.
• Maintain good guest and working relations.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

English Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma 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.