Operations Manager, EVS (Lititz)

UPMC; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Manager to oversee housekeeping operations. In this pivotal role, you will manage staff across multiple shifts, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of facilities. Your leadership will foster a cooperative environment, guiding staff through performance evaluations and training initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a healthcare setting, ensuring that all operations align with organizational goals and best practices. Join us in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing housekeeping staff and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Ability to develop and implement policies effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage housekeeping staff and ensure compliance with cleaning standards.
• Develop and maintain budgets while overseeing inventory management.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Regulatory Compliance

Staff Training

Performance Evaluation

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Management or related field

Tools

Cleaning Supplies

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Purpose:
Manage the activities of the Housekeeping Staff and Supervisors. Engage in cleaning and maintaining premises of the facility. Ensure that tasks are assigned to workers and that completed work meets standards. Manage and oversee all employees on all three shifts to ensure that they are meeting cleaning standards and competencies. Ensure that we are within budget and supplies. Ensure compliance with state, federal and other regulatory requirements and guidelines. Oversee all operations of Environmental Services in the absence of the Director.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and ensure implementation of department policies and procedures in an efficient and effective manner.
2. Maintain department standards relative to safety, JCAHO standards, established local, state, and federal regulations, and hospital policy and procedures.
3. Develop and maintain expenditures within the approved annual operating and capital budgets.
4. Recommend a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide services.
5. Determine the qualifications and competency of department personnel through timely, annual performance evaluations and competency reviews.
6. Establish and maintain good rapport and cooperative relationship with medical staff, co-workers, supervisors and others.
7. Assure the overall cleanliness and appearance of the facilities, including all relevant off-site locations.
8. Provide direction and oversight to department staff and supervisors.
9. Responsible for efficient and effective management of department inventory including linen, cleaning supplies and paper supplies.
10. Participate in selecting outside sources for needed services.
11. Practice universal blood/body fluid precautions.
12. Establish and maintain department goals consistent with hospital goals.
13. Ensure that all equipment is up to date and properly maintained to provide safe and effective operation.
14. Mentor and develop staff and supervisors. This includes training/orientation function oversight and all aspects of performance management.
15. Research new developments in cleaning supplies/equipment through continued education and vendors.