Housekeeping Supervisor

fhcexternal; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Forefront is a healthcare-focused organization seeking an Environmental Services Supervisor to manage daily EVS operations, including cleaning, laundry, and waste management. This role ensures safety and regulatory compliance and supports departmental goals by leading front-line staff and coordinating scheduling and workflow.

We offer an hourly, full-time leadership position with opportunities for growth and development, and full benefits for eligible team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in EVS, hospitality, or healthcare operations; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and support EVS technicians, floor techs, and laundry staff on assigned shifts.
• Oversee laundry operations, ensuring timely processing, quality control, and infection prevention compliance.
• Conduct inspections of patient/resident rooms, public spaces, and laundry areas to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CMS, TJC, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate daily staffing assignments, schedules, and workflow to meet operational needs.
• Report departmental performance, issues, and metrics to the Manager or Director.
• Train new staff and ensure ongoing staff development and compliance with organizational policies.
• Respond to staff and operational issues in real-time to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Infection prevention

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Forefront is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional culinary and support services. As a member of our team, you play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in a healthcare setting. Guided by our core values Tenacity, Integrity, Creativity, Service Excellence, Safety, and Caring, you help support healing and well-being for those we serve. If you take pride in your work and enjoy making a difference each day, we would love to have you on our team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a team that values respect, teamwork, and doing the job right
• Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training and opportunities to learn new skills
• Competitive Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and more

Position Summary

The Environmental Services Supervisor oversees daily operations of assigned environmental services areas, including cleaning, floor care, waste management, and laundry. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, residents, and staff, and supports departmental goals. The Supervisor leads front-line staff, coordinates workflow, and assists the Manager or Director as needed in reporting, scheduling, and operational initiatives.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is an hourly full time, non-exempt leadership position. Extended hours may be necessary based on operational needs.
• Pay Rate: $17/HR

Essential Functions and Duties

• Supervise, coach, and support EVS technicians, floor techs, and laundry staff on assigned shifts.
• Oversee laundry operations, ensuring timely processing, quality control, and infection prevention compliance.
• Conduct inspections of patient/resident rooms, public spaces, and laundry areas to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CMS, TJC, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate daily staffing assignments, schedules, and workflow to meet operational needs.
• Report departmental performance, issues, and metrics to the Manager or Director.
• Train new staff and ensure ongoing staff development and compliance with organizational policies.
• Respond to staff and operational issues in real-time to maintain smooth operations.

General Responsibility as Required for Position

• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

Travel

• N/A

AAP/EEO Statement

Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions, or benefits of employment.

Other Duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Job duties, tasks, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time.

Education/Experience/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in EVS, hospitality, or healthcare operations; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems quickly.

License and Certification

• N/A