Environmental services manager 100% - downtown campus

This position plans, controls and directs all cleaning, sanitizing, waste removal and room setup functions within Downtown Campus Hospital. Provides daily leadership to hourly employees and charge employees in completion of their duties, including scheduling, payroll, and task assignments. Completes area inspections, identify and implement problem resolution, and meets department quality and customer standards.

Hours: 1st shift, 7:00am-3:30pm

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the use of all supplies and equipment used in the department and inspects equipment to ensure staff is maintaining them in clean condition and in good repair.
• Facilitates training for staff on cleaning, infection control, ergonomics, and use of equipment, reporting needed repairs to Engineering and provides follow up to ensure completion.
• Confirms daily set-up schedules are completed accurately and on-time, and handles all requests as needed.
• Adheres to hospital and department policy and procedures including cleaning and infection control guidelines.
• Monitors and assures that the methods of cleaning and disinfecting meet department and hospital infection control policies and procedures.
• Tours facility regularly to assure completion of duties and projects as well as interacting with staff to answer any questions.
• Required to adjust work schedule to fit the needs of the department, to include weekends and off hours.
• Oversees personnel functions, including staffing requirements, writing, and revising job descriptions, performance appraisals, selecting and training new employees, evaluating, coaching and disciplinary action with existing employees.
• Interprets and applies pertinent codes and standards to maintain compliance with State of Iowa, State Board of Regents, Iowa Department of Public Health, OSHA, TJC, and federal codes applicable to EOC (Hazardous Materials and Waste).
• Maintains manifests according to rules and regulations as well as documentation related to waste management as it applies to the facility.
• Maintains training and competency programs for all staff upon hire and annually.
• Demonstrates administrative skills to assist Associate Director in project management of special assignments.
• Maintains good interpersonal communications with all patients, visitors and hospital staff.
• Attends monthly management team meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned by the Director.
• Schedules assigned work duties to EVS in a timely fashion; approves and monitors PTO requests and sick time leave to achieve adequate staffing, alerting the Associate Director to any shortages for assistance in coverage.
• Ensures all EVS employee’s work is completed as assigned and are following assigned schedule.
• Maintains accurate employee documentation and attendance recordkeeping.
• Works with Downtown Campus clinics as needed to facilitate service and contracts for cleaning services, waste disposal, and other environmental service needs.
• Maintains control of supplies and their usage, noting inventory needs to the Director for follow up.
• Recommends to the Director performance improvement plans and patient satisfaction initiatives in addition to implementing and enforcing departmental and hospital policies and procedures to include all state and federal regulations and TJC standards.
• Recommends and drafts new and modified policies.
• Recommends purchases, orders, and maintains efficient use of equipment.
• Coordinates schedules and supervises cleaning contractors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Experience Requirements

3 of years custodial experience. Ability to have interpersonal, management, leadership, planning and organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, customers and community members. Proficiency in computer software applications.

Desired Qualifications

Considerable (3+ years) management experience. Considerable (3+ years) of customer service experience. Experience working in healthcare environment. Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) credential.

Application Process

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days or until position is filled. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

For questions, contact Emilio Villagrana at emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu.