Environmental Services Section Supervisor

ABOUT ANTHC: The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state. Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Position Summary:

The Section Supervisor provides direct supervision, coordination, and support for Environmental Services staff on their assigned shift and location. This position ensures the completion of cleaning, disinfection, linen operations, and floor care tasks in accordance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and accrediting agencies. The Section Supervisor acts as the point of contact for performance oversight, task delegation, and emergent needs.

Position Responsibilities:

· Provide direct supervision to EVS Associates on their assigned shift.

· Assign daily work based on operational needs, priority areas, and staffing levels.

· Monitor team performance, conduct inspections, and address quality concerns in real time.

· Serve as the primary point of contact for healthcare staff, including managing customer service calls, inputting scheduled cleaning requests, resolving emergent cleaning requests, and assessing cleaning project requests.

· Manage personnel matters for direct reports including scheduling, timecard approvals, leave requests, attendance tracking, and conflict resolution.

· Responsible for hiring, onboarding and training new staff, and provide coaching and performance management.

· Ensure proper use of equipment, PPE, and cleaning supplies; report maintenance issues or inventory needs.

· Complete shift documentation including checklists, incident reports, daily activity logs, and hand-off summaries.

· Enforce infection prevention and safety protocols across all duties and task assignments.

· Escalate complex personnel or operational issues to the EVS senior leadership.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

· Knowledge of hospital sanitation, infection control, and floor care.

· Knowledge of Joint Commission, OSHA, and other applicable State and Federal regulatory standards.

· Skill in leading teams of environmental services professionals.

· Skill in effective communication with healthcare professionals.

· Ability to prioritize and adapt to rapid changes in a healthcare environment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

High School diploma or GED equivalent. Employee can substitute one year of experience with ANTHC in lieu of education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory - Five (5) years of work experience, two (2) years of which are in a healthcare setting.

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Associates’ degree in healthcare administration, environmental services, safety, hospitality, business or related field. Progressively responsible professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Supervisory – Two (2) years of experience in environmental services leadership.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

AHE Trainer of Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (T-CHEST) or equivalent certification.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.