What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor EVS position at Meritus Health?
Position Overview
Meritus Health is seeking a Supervisor, Environmental Services (EVS) to lead and support our EVS team in delivering a safe, clean, and patient‑centered environment. This role oversees specialized healthcare cleaning operations, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and promotes our “Happy to Help” service culture.As an EVS Supervisor, you will coordinate daily operations, mentor staff, and uphold infection‑control and safety standards across Meritus Medical Center and/or Brook Lane facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
This role requires:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Meritus Health is seeking a Supervisor, Environmental Services (EVS) to lead and support our EVS team in delivering a safe, clean, and patient‑centered environment. This role oversees specialized healthcare cleaning operations, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and promotes our “Happy to Help” service culture.As an EVS Supervisor, you will coordinate daily operations, mentor staff, and uphold infection‑control and safety standards across Meritus Medical Center and/or Brook Lane facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Staff Hiring & Training — Interview, hire, onboard, and train EVS team members while supporting retention and engagement.
- Quality Assurance — Monitor cleaning quality, implement improvements, and reduce room turnaround times.
- Performance Development — Provide coaching, evaluations, and development plans to strengthen team performance.
- Supply & Inventory Management — Maintain and order supplies that meet healthcare standards.
- Policy & Procedure Support — Assist in developing and updating departmental policies to meet regulatory requirements.
- Hands‑On Leadership — Perform daily EVS tasks while supervising and supporting staff.
- Regulatory Compliance — Ensure adherence to EPA, USP 800, Joint Commission, and AORN guidelines.
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of healthcare environmental services experience.
- Skills:
- Strong communication and leadership abilities
- Knowledge of process improvement
- Computer proficiency for scheduling and inventory
- Ability to support a high‑tempo operational environment
This role requires:
- Continuous standing and walking
- Occasional bending, crouching, lifting (1–30 lbs.), and pushing/pulling
- Frequent attention to detail, multitasking, and communication
- Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids, hazardous chemicals, and cytotoxins
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.