Helping people feel better isn’t just about the treatment we give – the relationships we create and the compassion we share are just as important. At Stephens Memorial Hospital District we make a difference in the lives of our communities and the lives of those we work alongside every day. We know it takes a special person to work in healthcare, and we are committed to providing our people with an enriching and rewarding environment.

From your first day, you’ll be part of a group of some of the most talented professionals united in a common goal to care for those in our community. Ready to work with awe-inspiring teammates who are dedicated to making a difference? Join us in going above and beyond.

Stephens Memorial Hospital has an opening for a Full Time Environmental Services Supervisor for the Environmental Services department.

Position Summary:

The Environmental Services Supervisor manages the environmental services department. The responsibilities include managing all aspects of the environmental services department to include safety, compliance with regulations, and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.

Will perform and supervise the following job duties,

• Routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing stations, offices, clinical areas, waiting rooms, rest rooms and corridors in a neat and sanitary manner.
• Dust-mops floors, removes trash, fully cleans restrooms and dusts. Damp mops floors and/or vacuums carpeting. Cleans floors with mops, vacuums, buffers and germicide solution; removes spots and spillage. Cleans furniture with approved germicidal solution and polish. Cleans walls by removing dust, including high dusting, spot washing and washing entire wall as assigned. Cleans interior windows. May dust screens and clean televisions. Replenishes supplies.
• Maintains equipment properly and safely; uses supplies and materials as directed. Stores items correctly.
• Observes and practices standard precautions and hospital established safety regulations and procedures. Reports hazards.
• Follows all infection control practices including proper hand washing techniques, standard precautions and isolation precautions.
• Transports regular and bio-hazardous waste to designated area.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA.
• Always introduces self to patients, families, and visitors when entering a patient room and acknowledges others in other areas of the campus.
• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts and have open availability.
• Complies with department Quality Control measures and makes corrections to work quality quickly.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Education / Experience Required:

High School Diploma or GED and 2 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical & Mental Requirements / Environmental Factors:

Strength Guidelines: Must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds on a daily basis and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Motion Parameters: Frequently required to stand, walk, push/pull equipment; use arm, leg and back muscles for extended periods; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and extended arms; climb, stoop, kneel or crouch; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

Vision and Hearing Requirements: Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing abilities required include hearing overhead paging system; noise level is moderate.

Work Environment: Regularly exposed to toxic/caustic chemicals, hazardous materials and waste; frequently works near moving mechanical parts, is exposed to wet, humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electric shock or vibration; occasionally works in outside weather conditions. This position is classified as an OSHA category 1 position: exposed to a specific hazard as a regular part of the job.

Emotional Demands: Must be able to manage difficult or emotional patient situations including the ability to respond promptly to patient or co-worker needs and requests for service and assistance.

We offer competitive salary (DOE), Paid Time Off, Night & Weekend differential, Extended Illness Bank, retirement plan, medical/Dental/Vision plan, cancer insurance, short term disability insurance, accident insurance, Life insurance, critical illness, and employee discount programs.

SMH is an EOE and a Drug Free Workplace. M/F/D/V