Campus Housekeeper Lead

The University of Kansas Hospital; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Campus Housekeeper Lead to enhance the efficiency of the Environmental Services (EVS) Department. This role involves leading a team of custodial workers, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and training new staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in housekeeping and excellent communication skills. As a key player in maintaining a clean and safe environment, you will assist in daily operations and contribute to departmental planning. Join a dynamic team where your leadership and expertise will make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of housekeeping experience required.
• High School diploma or GED is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations of the EVS Department.
• Train and coach staff to meet department standards.
• Ensure compliance with hospital Professional Image Standards.

Skills

Housekeeping

Communication Skills

Training and Coaching

Operational Compliance

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Handheld Communication Devices

Job description

Job ID: R-24424 Job Type: Full time Location: Kansas City, Kansas

Position Summary / Career Interest:
The Campus Housekeeper Lead assists the EVS manager by filling any job in the department and leads co-workers in performing their assignments, especially the training of new employees. A Lead Custodial Worker is a role model in technical skills, behavior, and compliance with department processes.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Assist the Supervisors and Manager with the day-to-day operations of the EVS Department. Follow the hospital’s professional standards.
• Perform all other department jobs as listed in their job descriptions.
• Ensure that Custodial Workers/Housekeepers respond appropriately and in a timely manner to all communication methods including pages and/or radio messages.
• Ensure that Custodial Workers/Housekeepers complete their assigned daily tasks. Serve as additional back-up to perform all daily tasks of Custodial Workers/Housekeepers.
• Serve as a resource for employees and management in the absence of the Supervisor. Bring ideas/concerns to the Supervisor and participate in department decision-making.
• Train and coach current and new staff to meet department and organization standards.
• Keep Custodial Workers/Housekeepers informed of departmental changes, health system current events, etc.
• Assist Supervisor and Manager with department planning, reporting, projects, and initiatives as assigned.
• Exhibit compliance with the hospital Professional Image Standards as a model for housekeepers.
• Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 3 or more years of housekeeping experience.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Ability to operate handheld communication devices for communication with dispatch.
• Ability to perform operations with units such as cup, pint, quart, ounce, inch, foot, and yard.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or genetic information.