Manager of Environmental Services

Camden Clark Medical Center; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Parkersburg is seeking a department manager for environmental services to oversee operations and ensure cleanliness standards. The role requires five years of housekeeping experience, including three years in a supervisory position. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have the ability to manage staff effectively, develop procedures, and maintain cleanliness. This position is crucial for ensuring operational alignment with organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Five years of housekeeping experience with three years of supervisory duties.
• Ability to develop and maintain standard operating procedures for cleanliness.
• Physical ability to operate cleaning equipment and perform heavy-duty tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the department providing environmental services.
• Ensure job assignments are completed while conforming to cleanliness standards.
• Develop housekeeping staff through hiring, training, and coaching.

Skills

Housekeeping management

Performance management

Tactful communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates degree (preferred)

Job description

Manages daily operations of the department responsible for providing environmental services, ensuring alignment of operations with organizational objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Five (5) years of housekeeping experience with three (3) years of previous supervisory duties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes and maintains high expectations for cleanliness and ensures all job assignments are completed while conforming to standards.
• Develops housekeeping staff through hiring, training, performance management, employee relations, and coaching.
• Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures for cleaning of the building to maintain high expectations for facility cleanliness.
• Investigates and addresses escalated complaints regarding poor housekeeping service.
• Maintains relationships with external vendors and internal departments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have physical ability to perform cleaning tasks such as mopping, reaching and bending and operating floor equipment such as vacuum cleaners, autoscrubbers, buffers, etc.
• Must meet Department of Labor's Heavy Duty Standard.
• Capable of wearing appropriate PPE for an extended period of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning chemicals.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of assigned areas, necessary supplies and equipment.
• Must be able to read and follow written work assignments.

Equal Opportunity Employer: West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.