Supervisor, Environmental Services

Vail Health is the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system, featuring a 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional patient care, centrally located in Vail.

About the role

The Environmental Services Supervisor oversees and coordinates activities for all Environmental Services (EVS) staff, assisting the Manager in day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include training, scheduling, timekeeping, and managing invoices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of all areas cleaned by staff to ensure quality and standards are met.
• Inspect work and train staff on proper use of hospital equipment related to EVS.
• Review daily checkout reports to ensure all areas meet cleaning standards.
• Supervise and administer EVS activities, including scheduling, performance management, employee relations, and work prioritization.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning and disinfection principles, chemical usage, equipment, and labor requirements for maintaining furniture, furnishings, and interior finishes.
• Oversee inventories, usage data, and ordering of consumable supplies and equipment repairs.
• Prepare work and time schedules under the Manager’s direction, coordinating vacation, holiday time, and approving timecards.
• Assist with selection, onboarding, orientation, training, and mentoring of EVS staff.
• Adhere to organizational safety, risk management, and infection control standards while promoting a culture of patient safety.
• Respond to emergency calls and shifting priorities to coordinate staffing changes and minimize disruption.
• Supervise subcontractors and EVS suppliers as needed.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements.
• Role model the principles of Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain HIPAA compliance.

Requirements

• 5 years of housekeeping experience required.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting or supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess, or obtain within 90 days, computer skills for online learning, forms, policies, and benefits enrollment.
• Working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year, increasing annually.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay

Hourly pay ranges from $21.92 USD to $31.32 USD, based on relevant education and experience.