Team Leader, Environmental Services

University Health System- San Antonio; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking a Supervisor for Environmental Services to lead housekeeping activities within a designated care zone. You will ensure clean, safe facilities and maintain compliance with JCAHO and TDH standards, MSDS, and emergency kits.

You will oversee staff, train associates in proper cleaning practices, manage inventory at shift start, and respond to emergency or priority requests ensuring efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Must speak, read and write English clearly.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months to 1 year housekeeping experience required.
• More than 3 years housekeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Environmental Services associates for a specific care zone.
• Ensure compliance with JCAHO and TDH standards.
• Maintain MSDS and inspect handling compliance; manage emergency kits.
• Respond to emergencies by reassigning staff as needed.

Skills

Supervision & leadership

Inventory management

Training associates

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Acts as a Supervisor for Environmental Services associates assigned to a specific zone of care within UH. Manages housekeeping activities essential to keeping the Health System facilities clean and orderly. Ensures JCAHO and TDH standards are maintained by all associates. Maintains Material Safety Data Sheets and inspects for handling compliance. Maintains emergency response kits. Accepts all emergency assistance calls and makes all the decisions to reassign associates to respond to emergency or priority requests. Trains associates in the proper cleaning and care-taking activities of assigned environmental services and/or grounds-keeping staff ensuring that the assigned areas and zones are properly cleaned and assigned subordinates are gainfully employed. Conducts a supply inventory at the beginning of every shift and replenishes stock locations. Ensures the prompt and efficient performance of assigned duties and proper use of equipment and supplies. Complies with Health System policies and regulations. Maintains good guest and working relations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required to speak, read and write English, understand oral and written instructions and perform simple arithmetic. High school or equivalent education is preferred. Six months to one-year housekeeping experience is required. More than three years housekeeping experience is preferred.