Workable
Housekeeping Manager (Sacramento)
POSITION TITLE: Housekeeping Manager
REPORTS TO (TITLE): Director of Plant Operations
FSLA Status: Exempt
PAY: $68,640 - $82,368
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Leads and manages the activities of the housekeeping team to ensure optimal cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance across all hospital facilities. The role is responsible for strategy, execution, and outcomes—not just supervision. Emphasis is placed on leadership, operational excellence, and use of technology to support day-to-day management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Under direction of the Director of Plant Operations, leads the hiring, onboarding, training, and development of EVS staff
Manages and mentors EVS team members to achieve facility-wide cleanliness and service excellence
Schedules, assigns, and oversees daily activities of housekeeping staff
Trains staff on departmental policies, procedures, and responsibilities
Provides direct support when staffing is low or when specific tasks require hands-on involvement
Conducts regular inspections during shifts to assess completion and quality
Maintains inventory of materials, tracks usage, and orders supplies as needed
Ensures vendor pricing remains competitive and aligned with budget goals
Monitors condition of equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and initiates necessary repairs or replacements
Uses Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) to create and manage operational reports, staffing plans, supply logs, and departmental metrics
Enforces quality assurance, infection control, safety, and regulatory standards across EVS activities
Administers corrective actions, appraises employee performance, and recommends promotions or wage adjustments
Upholds hospital policies, ethics, and standards of customer service
Operates and supervises use of power equipment as needed
Performs tasks such as mopping, sweeping, dusting, and washing when required or during staffing shortages
Reports facility issues and departmental concerns promptly to the Director of Plant Operations
Participates in professional development activities and encourages team growth
Requirements
Education/Licensure
High school, GED, or equivalent required; Associate Degree preferred
Current CPR or obtained within 60 days of hire
Handle With Care training obtained within 60 days of hire
Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum three (3) years Housekeeping management or supervisory role required
Basic English usage required
Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred
Familiarity with infection control procedures and environmental services best practices
Skills and Abilities:
Strong leadership skills with ability to manage priorities and delegate effectively
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Able to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, and make timely decisions
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
Knowledge of materials, equipment, and procedures required to accomplish daily and specialized housekeeping tasks
Quick learner who can implement hospital policies regarding quality assurance, safety, environmental standards, and infection control
Maintains confidentiality of patients and staff at all times
Able to operate and supervise use of power equipment as needed
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) to support reporting, scheduling, inventory tracking, and staff communication
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:
Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand for sustained period of time
Walk, push, pull, lift, carry objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position or otherwise move objects
Feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips
Express or exchange ideas orally accurately and quickly
Vision: see details of objects at close range
Minimum standard of hearing ranges
Lift up to 30 pounds, exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 30 pounds of force frequently
Minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction
While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside
Job may expose incumbent occasionally or in emergency situations to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.

Sacramento, CA, USA
$68,640-82,368/year