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Supervisor, Hospital Environmental Services

ThedaCare · Appleton, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you coached a team member whose work wasn't meeting expectations.

What they are checking: Fair, direct coaching that improves performance and keeps the person's dignity intact.

How do you build respect and morale on a team that sometimes feels invisible to the rest of the hospital?

What they are checking: Leadership that recognizes environmental services as part of patient safety and helps staff feel that.

Tell me about a process you improved in a previous role.

What they are checking: Whether they look for better ways to work, like turnaround time or supply flow, instead of just keeping things running.

What would you do

The ED and two units all need rooms turned over at once and you're short staffed. How do you decide where your team goes?

What they are checking: Prioritizing by patient flow and infection risk, and communicating timelines to nursing honestly.

A nurse manager complains that a room wasn't cleaned well. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Taking feedback seriously, checking the facts and fixing the problem without throwing staff under the bus.

How do you handle staffing when several people call off on the same shift?

What they are checking: Practical contingency planning and calm decision-making when the schedule falls apart.

How do you work with infection prevention when there's an outbreak on a unit?

What they are checking: Partnering with infection prevention and adjusting cleaning protocols quickly during a real outbreak.

About the work

Walk me through how a room should be cleaned after a patient on contact precautions for C. diff is discharged.

What they are checking: Knowledge of the right disinfectants and terminal cleaning steps for spore-forming organisms.

How do you know your team is actually cleaning to standard and not just moving fast?

What they are checking: Use of audits, observation or fluorescent markers to verify quality instead of assuming.

How do you train new staff on chemical safety and proper dwell times?

What they are checking: Understanding that disinfectants only work when used correctly, and that chemicals can hurt staff too.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Supervisor, Environmental Services oversees the day-to-day environmental services operations. Organizes and supervises the daily workflow, creates department schedules, and reallocates team members and resources based on patient census and acuity. Develops and implements efficient and productive cleaning methods to ensure compliance with standards, regulations, infection prevention, and patient safety standards. Conducts quality improvement inspections within assigned areas to ensure quality and satisfaction level. Ensures team members are in compliance with state and federal regulations and department or ThedaCare policies and procedures. Promotes and strengthens team member engagement, process improvement initiatives, patient satisfaction, and workplace safety. Maintains and enhances interpersonal relationships with medical staff, team members, patients, and visitors. Job Description: Schedule: • 3p-11:30 p.m. M- F core hours, with the flexibility of shifting hours as needed due to business needs. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Oversees the daily operations of the department. • Regulates daily activities of team members, providing necessary guidance and support to maintain quality performance standards. • Selects, coordinates, and monitors applicable contracted services. • Ensures that work techniques, quality assurance standards, department policies and procedures, and job specifications are followed and meet regulatory compliance • Hires, transfers, and supervises team members. • Develops performance expectations and coaches, evaluates, and motivates team members. Investigates complaints and performance concerns. • Ensures appropriate staffing to achieve outcomes within the units. • Leads or implements system initiatives, process improvements, and regulatory and/or policy changes through the work of team members by using effective change management principles to achieve high reliability outcomes. • Identifies opportunities for improvement to deliver highest quality outcomes. • Ensures professional practice standards are met through reviews, meetings, reports, and observation of results. QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or GED • Must be 18 years of age • Company provided training in regulated medical waste and management with DOT Certification to be completed within one year of employment • Company provided Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training to be completed within one year of employment if required by position location • One year of work experience in a hospital, hotel, or long-term care facility as a lead or supervisor over comparable roles preferred • Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language • Customer service experience preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance. • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties. WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments. • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. • Occasional high noise level in work environment agents. • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents. • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients. • Use of computers throughout the work day. Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Scheduled FTE: 1 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: Yes Worker Shift Details: PM

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