Supervisor Environmental Services

St Francis Hospital; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in the Puget Sound region is seeking a Supervisor, Environmental Services to lead the EVS team in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary hospital environment. You will mentor staff, assign daily tasks, and conduct routine inspections to uphold cleaning protocols and infection control standards.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and hands-on oversight of equipment, waste management, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED with 3+ years in Environmental Services.
• Experience using typical EVS equipment and machinery.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily EVS operations and mentor staff.
• Assign tasks, conduct inspections, ensure protocol compliance.
• Manage resources for the EVS department and participate in hiring decisions.
• Run and monitor the waste program per regulations.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and report outcomes.
• Maintain ES survey reports and performance dashboards.
• Monitor bed-tracking and EVS response times, coordinate with leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality inspections

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EVS equipment

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 over the years 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.