Environmental services supervisor job description

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a motivated Supervisor of Environmental Services for Institutional Planning and Operations-Environmental Services. The primary purpose of the Supervisor (Environmental Services) position is to provide the leadership that oversees the work activities of cleaning personal to ensure clean, orderly, and attractive conditions that meet standard of quality within the Health care and Educational Institution.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

* Plans and prepares work schedules and daily task assignments to ensure adequate coverage and cleanliness of all areas of a facility and to effectively utilize employees, equipment, and materials within budgetary requirements.
* Recommends the hiring, firing, promotion, demoting, merit increase, transfers and/or disciplining of employees and other personnel changes.
* Conducts inspections in designated area and logs results, investigates complaints regarding housekeeping service and equipment and takes corrective action.
* Compiles data, assembles information, prepares required reports and documents, maintains accurate employee records and attendance recordkeeping system and submits to management in a timely manner.
* Coordinates moves, transport services, and standard set-up and reset procedures for meetings and special functions, upon request.
* Oversees the safe handling of bio-hazardous, hazardous, municipal waste and recyclable materials according to municipal, state and national regulations.
* Requisitions, distributes and monitors the utilization of supplies, tools and equipment ensuring budget compliance.
* Coordinates assigned environmental services workers for grounds duties to maintain the safe, aesthetic exterior quality of the facility and for snow removal activities.
* Submits to management recommendations for painting, repairs, new equipment, reallocation of space.
* Develops and maintains good customer services among employees, patients, staff and visitors, promotes teamwork and encourages a positive, efficient work environment.
* Responsible for implementing Bed Tracking System procedures and for expediting Bed Management.
* Performs final rounds and office procedures at the end of the shift to ensure completion of supervisory duties.
* Presents a professional impression to the public, patients and coworkers, attends Department meetings, serves on Department and University committees, and participates in education and training programs to improve professional and technical skills.

Hackettstown Medical Center, a member of the Atlantic Health System, is seeking Full-Time Supervisor of Environmental Services. Required hours vary, including weekends.
Responsibilities
Supervises employee s assigned to areas
Checks on assignments given to employees. Makes frequent rounds and inspections. Inspects all floors and makes sure all patient rooms are cleaned and ready. Review appearance of all areas
and then takes corrective action if needed. Makes rounds with department managers and makes necessary adjustments to correct recurring situations of deficiencies.
Schedules employees work schedules. Schedules employees days to work and days off. Schedules employees vacation, holidays etc. Maintains employee attendance, documents and, takes disciplinary action when necessary. Adjusts schedules accordingly.
Trains and retrains house keeping personnel.
Makes sure employees are trained properly according to housekeeping standard. Trains personnel to operate equipment/floor care. Ensures staff is in compliance with OSHA, fire, disaster, right to know and infection control policies.
Responds to fire alarms, bomb threats, code Adam and assists as directed by Safety/Security Personnel. Makes sure employees use wet floor signs. Ensures employee compliance of isolation techniques and procedure used in the hospital.
Keeps Director and Assistant Director informed of current or changing of employees attitude. Maintains open communication with department employees.
Handles patients and nursing complaints or requests Answers pages and phone complaints. Acts with customer service in mind. Provides appropriate and effective feedback to requesters.
Completes and files daily reports with shifts actively. Assign work projects to be done and follow -up to ensure completion.
Maintains good public relations throughout hospital with patients and hospital staff personnel.
Accepts and completes other duties as they are assigned by Administration, Director or Assistant Director.
Quality Assurance Criteria Performs inspections as outlines in quality assurance program (CQI-ISIS). Completes forms per day- Isolation rooms, patient interview forms.Physical Requirements: As defined by Occupation Safety/OMS
Qualifications
Minimum Education Required
HS Diploma or GED equivalent required Bachelor's Degree a plus
Minimum Experience Required
Must be able to read, write and speak/understand English Must be able to bend/lift/push/pull 50lbs Must be able to be on your feet for an extended period of time Position includes cleaning of blood and bodily fluids Great customer service/people skills required Computer skills required Previous Environmental Services leadership experience a plus
About Us
Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality, safety and care combined the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 14th year in a row to Fortune's “Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For” list. We believe you will find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families and our employees.
EEO Statement
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Under general supervision and following prescribed procedures, this job supervises environmental service aides in accomplishing the housekeeping services of the hospital interior and related hospital properties, as well as to coordinate these activities with other department; assumes responsibility for 24 hours/ 7days a week seamless service of environmental services assigned staff, performing cleaning and/or project work at the company's medical facilities as a working supervisor; and monitors environmental services employees to ensure that area assignments are maintained in a safe, clean, aseptic and operationally effective condition.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Education
Required - High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred - Associates degree in Business Administration or Management

Work Experience
Required - 1 year supervising experience
Preferred - 1 year supervising experience in health care or hotel
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of regulatory environment; knowledge of cleaning chemicals; proper use and
maintenance of power equipment, such as automatic scrubbers, carpet shampooer, etc.; proper floor care; carpet textile; upholstery fabrics; wall and floor coverings; wood; and synthetic finishes. Strong supervisory skills to ensure that work techniques, quality assurance standards, department policies and procedures and job specifications are adhered to. Strong interpersonal communication, service recovery and conflict mediation skills to deal courteously and build relationships with employees, patients, families, visitors, nurses, physicians, unit directors, etc.

Job Duties
Supervises and leads Environmental Services Aides to maintain assigned area in a clean and aseptic manner. Exhibits responsibility for the professional development of employees and maintains required professional knowledge and technical skills. Exhibits effective communication and customer service skills. Exhibits the skills to adapt to change and accept constructive criticism in a positive constructive manner. Other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.