Environmental Services Supvr

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

6/23/2026

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

412002

Job Title:

Environmental Services Supvr

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Management Level:

Supervisor/Program Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Environmental Services Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of Environmental Services Technicians, Environmental Services Floor Care Technicians, Environmental Services Seniors and Maintenance Technicians doing comparable work within various UW Health locations. The Environmental Services Supervisor is accountable for directing, assigning and evaluating the Technicians across the enterprise through adherence of department and UW Health policies.

The position reports to a shift Manager but has direct responsibility for the environmental service activities provided in their area of accountability.  The role manages and trains Technicians to new or changing infection control cleaning protocols. Supervisors have frequent interactions on a regular basis with patients, nurse managers, nursing coordinators, engineering, safety, infection control and sustainability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Plans daily assignments and conducts daily handoff shift briefings to manage Environmental Services operations.

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Directs and assigns the work to be completed by the Environmental Services Technicians, Environmental Services Floor Care Technicians and Environmental Services Seniors and documents completion through daily productivity reports.

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Role model service excellence in all interactions with internal and external customers.

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Conducts monthly inspections on Technicians to ensure infection control practices are met.

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Meets monthly with area managers, or a designee, to ensure that areas are properly maintained.

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Conducts monthly employee meetings/training sessions on subjects related to Environmental Services and maintains records documenting such training.

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Completes probationary/quarterly/annual evaluations on employees’ work performance. Counsel and mentor personnel on job performance.

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Participates in the interviewing process of external candidates, internal transfers and promotional opportunities.

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Works in conjunction with Infection Control to ensure adequate disinfection practices are implemented and enforced.

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Must have knowledge of special policies relating to: Mad Cow, COVID, Bed Bugs, Radiation set up and tear down, NIOSH cleaning, waste stream and other regulatory agencies.

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Performs payroll, schedules vacation and other time off for employees.

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Performs audits related to waste stream, flushing of water in patient care spaces and descaling of ice machines.

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Work with and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure that contracts are effectively managed, best pricing is negotiated, and service and product agreements are upheld.

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May be asked to represent Environmental Services on hospital committees or attend meetings as assigned.

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Work with Managers and Director on the department budget including monitoring the use of overtime and tracking supplies and equipment usage.

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Work with Procurement Services department to purchase equipment as needed and maintain department owned equipment. This includes working with vendors to research different types of equipment to meet the needs of the department.

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Assist new employees with onboarding activities such benefit enrollment, direct deposit set up, and tax form completion

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Trains employees to effectively operate UW Health computer application such as email, time and attendance systems, and required training modules. Must be able to leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.

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Maintain and review accurate documentation of tasks completed, meeting notes, compliance requirements and any other related tasks related to the position.

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Maintains accurate records of shift assignments, quality control issues and infection control protocols and outcomes.

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Manage employee attendance tracking, FMLA, Work Comp, etc.

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Maintains records of special cleaning projects, uniforms and waste manifests.

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Ensures all employees in his/her supervision are kept current on required educations.

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Conducts monthly employee meetings to maintain consistent departmental communication across the system.

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Interacts with Human Resource and Payroll Departments on behalf of his/her employees’ regarding evaluation, disciplines, timecard, etc.

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Performs laundering on OR hats, microfiber rags and curtains on a regular basis.

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Performs trouble shooting for Tru-d machines and Oxycide dispensers.

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Prepares and completes other managerial reports as assigned.

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Works with a variety of different computer based programs to maintain documentation, compliance requirements, professional growth, employee development, communication and other tasks.

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May be required to assist staff to ensure area coverage as needed to ensure patient throughput and quality.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

No minimum education required.

High School Diploma

or equivalent

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 5 years of EVS or Leadership experience.

Preferred

2 years

previous supervisory or lead role experience in a large organization

Required

5 years

previous supervisory experience at an acute health care facility

Preferred

Hazardous waste awareness certificate

within 1 Year

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of the department with regular, reliable attendance

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Knowledge of HIPPA, TJC, OSHA, NIOSH and other federal/state regulatory agencies

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Knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded programs regarding fraud, waste and abuse

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Ability to train, coach, motivate, evaluate, document and direct the work of a diverse work force

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Effective oral and written communication skills

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Ability to collaborate and interact effectively at all levels with a variety of organizational entities and personnel across disciplines, clinical departments, inpatient and outpatient settings

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Must have working knowledge of multiple waste streams to ensure regulatory guidelines are met

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Effective leadership and customer service skills to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee and external customer satisfaction

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Ability to operate the bed board, paging system, vocera, and cell phones

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Strong listening skills and ability to recitation information

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Knowledge of verbal and non-verbal tactics to safely de-escalate situations

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Effective skills in organization, planning, prioritizing and time management

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Working knowledge of Microsoft applications and ability to use word and excel

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Maintains compliance in the use of personal protective equipment

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Ability to live the organizational values and demonstrates team-building aptitude

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.