Environmental Services, Team Leader

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS seeks an Environmental Services Supervisor to lead the EVS team, ensure cleaning standards, and support safety initiatives. You will oversee scheduling and training, coordinate with the LTC Administrator, and drive quality in daily operations.

You will direct activities of a small EVS group, mentor staff, manage supplies, and ensure policies are followed. This role is foundational to maintaining a clean, safe facility for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience directing a small team of EVS employees.
• Ability to train and mentor staff in cleaning practices.
• Experience scheduling staffing for shifts and vacations.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities of a small group of EVS employees to perform cleaning tasks.
• Direct collection and removal of trash and bio-hazard waste.
• Provide coaching and general assistance to EVS personnel.
• Train staff in cleaning practices and motivate others as needed.
• Support LTC Administrator and enforce department policies.
• Prepare monthly work schedules and ensure staffing levels.
• Evaluate supplies/equipment and manage weekly inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Training & mentoring

Scheduling

Inventory management

Cleaning standards

Job description

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Responsibilities:

• Performs specific cleaning duties and floor maintenance according to Environmental Services standards and procedures. Along with the LTC Administrator, assists in maintaining the highest possible quality standards in the facility.
  Teamwork:
• Responsible for directing the activities of a small group of EVS employees in performing a particular task.
• Directs the collection and removal of trash and bio-hazard waste, from the facility.
• Responsible for assisting in a coaching/mentoring capacity as well as for general assistance to EVS personnel.
  Leadership:
• Provides training in all facets of cleaning to new employees and motivates other employees where needed or requested by supervisory personnel.
• Assists LTC Administrator by supporting the policies and procedures of the department.
• Completes monthly work schedule ensuring appropriate staffing daily and during vacations, holidays and other absences.
• Evaluates cleaning supplies and equipment and recommends to LTC Administrator.
• Maintains supply inventory and ensures supplies are readily accessible for maintaining cleanliness by ordering supplies weekly to ensure inventory levels are maintained.