Supervisor Environmental Services

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Supervisor of Environmental Services to oversee daily EVS operations, mentor staff, and ensure a clean, safe facility. You will assign tasks, conduct inspections, and maintain infection control practices in a busy healthcare environment.

Strong leadership and communication are essential as you manage resources, implement standard work, and report outcomes to leadership. This role pays a hourly wage with benefits in a major health system.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED plus 3 years in Environmental Services.
• Experience with typical EVS equipment/machinery.
• Preferred supervisory experience and certification in Healthcare Environmental Services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily EVS operations and mentor staff.
• Assign tasks, conduct inspections, and ensure protocol compliance.
• Lead safety, infection control, and cleaning standards across facilities.
• Document results, run reports, and support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate resource planning and staff evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Task delegation

Inspection & compliance

Communication

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Tech

Tools

EVS equipment/machinery

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Supervisor, Environmental Services , you will oversee the daily operations of the environmental services team, ensuring a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.

Every day you will manage and mentor EVS staff, assign tasks, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with cleaning protocols, safety standards, and infection control policies.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication, and thorough knowledge of environmental services best practices, crucial for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and supporting a healthy facility.

• One-on-one training and development of EVS staff.
• Supervises the necessary resources needed for the Environmental Services department under their control and makes recommendations to hiring, promoting and annual staff performance reviews.
• Supervises a waste program that separates, packages and disposes of all waste according to all regulations
• Performs quality improvement initiatives under direction of EVS manager/director. Conducts rounding activities to ensure environmental hygiene in all areas assigned. Prepares necessary reporting to manager(s) and document results.
• Conducts ES Survey required reports. E.G. Standard work audits, Direct Observations, Fluorescent Marker, Clean Trace ATP.
• Supervises the bed tracking system and ensure EVS response times are achieved. Prepare reports to document results, collaborating with the EVS manager to develop improvement activities.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies and 3 Years in Environmental Services. , upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and 3 Years in Environmental Services. , upon hire and
• Experience with typical EVS equipment/machinery

Preferred

• 1 Year in supervisory level experience in supervising staff and
• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Tech, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$30.91 – $51.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.