Housekeeping Manager - Amarillo Area

Housekeeping Manager – Amarillo Area

GermBlast is a company on a mission to eradicate illness and infection from the environment. We partner with businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, residential facilities, individuals and more to help prevent the spread of infection and illness in the communities that we serve.

Position Summary:

The Housekeeping Manager oversees the daily operations of GermBlast Housekeepers, ensuring the assigned areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times. This position is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising custodial staff, managing work schedules, and ensuring all cleaning activities meet facility quality, safety, and infection-control standards. The Housekeeping Manager works collaboratively with hospital EVS to promote a clean and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Status: Full-Time

Location: Amarillo, Texas

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Supervision:

• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and evaluate housekeeping staff.


• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance feedback to ensure a high-performing team.


• Conduct regular staff meetings to communicate policies, procedures, and quality expectations.

Scheduling and Staffing:

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly housekeeping schedules to ensure proper coverage across all contracted areas/facilities.


• Manage attendance, approve time off requests, and adjust assignments to maintain service levels.


• Monitor labor costs and staffing patterns to align with departmental budgets.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Conduct routine inspections to verify that cleaning standards and infection-control practices meet or exceed hospital and regulatory requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA, CDC).


• Maintain inspection records and implement corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.


• Collaborate with EVS team to support a safe, sanitary care environment.

Training and Safety:

• Provide ongoing training on cleaning protocols, use of chemicals and equipment, and safety procedures.


• Ensure all employees comply with hospital safety, hazard communication, and PPE guidelines.


• Promote a culture of safety and accountability.

Inventory and Equipment Management:

• Oversee the storage, and distribution of cleaning supplies and materials.


• Ensure cleaning equipment is properly maintained, repaired, and safely operated.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Assist with budget preparation and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.


• Participate in leadership meetings as required.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field preferred.

Experience: Preferred minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience; healthcare experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.


• Knowledge of healthcare cleaning standards, infection prevention, and safety regulations.


• Proficiency in scheduling systems and Microsoft Office applications.


• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds for extended periods. Exposure to cleaning chemicals and healthcare environments; must follow hospital infection control and safety guidelines.