Manager of Environmental Services

WVU Medicine; Summersville (WV); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Summersville is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to manage daily operations, ensuring cleanliness at both Summersville Regional Medical Center and Braxton County Memorial Hospital. Candidates must have at least five years of housekeeping experience, including three years in a supervisory role.

The role involves developing staff, maintaining high cleanliness standards, and addressing customer complaints. The position requires travel between locations, with mileage compensated.

Qualifications

• Five years of housekeeping experience with three years of supervisory duties.
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks and operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of housekeeping department.
• Establish high cleanliness expectations and ensure task completion.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for cleanliness.

Skills

Housekeeping Management

Communication Skills

Training and Development

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree.

Experience

• Five years of housekeeping experience with three years of previous supervisory duties.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain high expectations for cleanliness and ensure all job assignments are completed while conforming to standards.
• Develop housekeeping staff through hiring, training, performance management, employee relations, and coaching.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for cleaning of the building to maintain high expectations for facility cleanliness.
• Investigate and address escalated complaints regarding poor housekeeping service.
• Maintain 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.

Additional Job Description

This position covers two WVUM properties; Summersville Regional Medical Center and Braxton County Memorial Hospital. Frequent travel between locations required. Mileage will be paid.

Compensation and Information

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Varied
Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Exempt
Company: SRMC Summersville Regional Medical Center
Cost Center: 500 SRMC Administration
Address: 400 Fairview Heights Road, Summersville, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.