Environmental Services Operations Manager

Job Summary

Manages the Environmental Services Department to maintain hospital environment in sanitary, attractive, safe and orderly condition. Establishes and controls departmental budgets. Plans, schedules, directs and inspects the work of all environmental services employees. Arranges for supply of all cleaning supplies and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Manages those who schedule, assign and distribute work among department employees. Ensures department work assignments are completed in a manner that is accurate and timely.
• Establishes and communicates appropriate quality standards for designated services and programs. Implements procedures for measuring quality standards.
• Inspects and evaluates physical condition of hospital. Recommends painting, repairs, furnishing, relocation of equipment.
• Conducts research to improve environmental services technology. Investigates and evaluates new housekeeping supplies and equipment. Makes recommendations based on findings.
• Develops, evaluates, implements, and revises policies and procedures for department that maximize the control and prevention of infections.
• Arranges for supply of housekeeping material, equipment and related items necessary to permit the proper performance of housekeeping services.
• Manages the activities of professional and support employees who are engaged in providing for a hospital environment that is sanitary, attractive, safe and orderly. Facilitates the training and continuing education of employees. Provides direction and support to subordinate employees to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Selects, trains, develops, and evaluates subordinates and initiates personnel actions in accordance with departmental policies and organization philosophy.
• Develops, implements, and maintains departmental annual operating budgets, ensuring that operations are managed within established guidelines.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Healthcare Management, Business or related field, or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant experience managing an environmental services function in the health care industry Required
• Experience working in an organization of size and complexity comparable to Spectrum Health Required

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - 350 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

EVS Transport and Linen Leadership CHW - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Variable, mainly 8:30am-5:00pm

Days Worked

Monday-Friday

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends

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