EVS Supervisor

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Supervisor Environmental Services to lead hospital cleaning operations in the Cambridge area. You will supervise staff, coordinate with contractors, and ensure adherence to quality standards and schedules.

The role requires experience in hospital environments, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage inventories while maintaining safety and infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in hospital or industrial setting with infection prevention principles.
• Ability to read and write to follow directions on cleaning supplies and QA audits.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Attention to detail in daily cleaning and operations.
• Some computer experience to place orders and monitor systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Environmental Services staff; ensure quality standards and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate emergencies, adjust daily assignments, and manage staff changes.
• Conduct quality control interviews and report findings to management.
• Coordinate cleaning with outside contractors and pest control; monitor budget.
• Support recruitment, orientation, training, and staff performance appraisals.
• Build strong relationships with hospital departments and participate in committees.
• Inventory and maintain supplies; ensure safety and sanitation compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Infection control

Reading & writing

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

SUPERVISOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICESJob Description:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• 1.Reviews assigned areas on a continuous basis, to ensure work meets the department's quality standards and that work schedules are adhered to.Provides direct feedback and follow-up to staff, as needed.
• 2.Responds to emergency calls and moves staff, as appropriate.Makes adjustments and changes daily assignments of staff.Recommends changes regarding work schedules and staff assignments.Coordinates project work and supervises assigned work crews.Reviews earned time requests, vacations, and use of overtime with manager/director.
• 3.Conducts quality control interviews with patients, prepares reports of findings, and reviews with the director/manager, as well as the appropriate nurse manager.
• 4.Coordinates the cleaning of drapes throughout the hospital with the outside contractor.Coordinates the activities of pest control company, following established guidelines.Works within budget guidelines.
• 5.Assists in the recruitment of vacant positions, and interviews and recommends the hiring of new staff.Initiates departmental orientation and training to specific cleaning procedures.Evaluates staff's performance, completes appraisals, and meets with staff.Recommends and initiates personnel actions, as needed.
• 6.Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with ancillary departments and interacts with all levels of hospital staff to resolve problems.Participates as a member on assigned hospital committees and attends meetings, as requested.
• 7.Inventories and maintains par levels of supplies and equipment.Inspects and maintains safe and clean equipment.Recommends preventative maintenance, as needed.Informs director/manager of special needs.
• 8.Answers internal and external telephone calls to Environmental Services in a professional manner.Takes messages or pages staff, as appropriate.
• 9.Enhances professional growth and development by attending hospital continuing education programs listed under "Development Objectives."Attends and conducts inservices as required.Maintains an active membership in the Professional Housekeeping Association.
• 10.Assumes overall responsibility for the department operation in the absence of the director/manager.Works all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• 11.Works under the supervision of the Director/Manager of Environmental Services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• 1.Previous supervisor experience in a hospital or industrial setting, with experience in infection prevention principles and techniques.
• 2.Ability to read and write to understand directions and warnings on cleaningsupplies and to complete daily work assignments such as Quality Assurance audits.
• 3.Strong Interpersonal skills to be pleasant and courteous and to interact withpatients, visitors, and all levels of hospital staff.
• 4.Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• 5.Some computer experience required to place supply orders and monitor the bedtracking system.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 1.Normally works in clean, well-lighted, well-ventilated area.
• 2.Some exposure to infectious and/or hazardous materials, and contact with water, cleaning, and disinfecting solutions.
• 3.Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/material requiring isolation.

Pay Range: $47,840.00 USD - $64,386.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled