Assistant Director

HHS Environmental Services, LLC (USA); Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development

Job summary

HHS is seeking a friendly, compassionate leader to join the hospital housekeeping team at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. No housekeeping experience is required; you will help lead a goal-oriented department to create a safe, clean environment for patients.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement. You’ll supervise training and schedules, ensure quality, and collaborate with hospital leadership to meet goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a hospital or healthcare setting is helpful.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a team environment that supports morale and quality.
• Lead training, development, assignments, and schedules for team members.
• Perform daily inspections and coach staff to meet standards.
• Recruit and retain team members reflecting company values.
• Collaborate with department and facility leadership to achieve goals.
• Analyze data and adjust to meet facility and budget targets.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team management

Organization

Proactivity

Flexibility

Job description

Location: University of Mississippi Medical Center - Jackson

Pay Rate: Salary - Salary Plan, 57,000.00 USD Annual

Work Shift:

Job Description

We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate, leader to join our housekeeping team! Assist with leading a goal-oriented hospital housekeeping department to create a team environment that is effective, productive, and rewarding. Together with your team, you will create a safe, clean, and comfortable environment where patients can heal. No housekeeping experience is required, just a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
• Be open-minded and ready to learn from your manager and team members alike
• Lead and manage team member training, development, assignments, and schedules
• Perform daily inspections and assessments and coach and counsel team members
• Recruit team members who reflect our values and create a positive work environment that supports retention
• Collaborate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals
• Analyze data and make adjustments to meet facility, budget, and compliance goals

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication
• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments
• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
• Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities
• Not Required But a Big Plus Experience managing a team
• Experience working in a healthcare environment
• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish
• Manage a team. Grow your career.

We don’t hire assistant directors, we hire future directors. There will be a lot to learn, but if you’re willing to put in the work you will succeed. Assistant directors typically are promoted within two years.

What We Offer

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development and ongoing training

Important to Know

Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place. Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

Who is HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.

What We Do: We provide industry-leading support services for aviation, government, healthcare, education, senior living, and resorts across the U.S.