Supervisor, Environmental Services

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's James Cancer Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Area Supervisor to lead the custodial team responsible for cleaning inpatient and outpatient areas, offices, labs and other facilities.

The role emphasizes coordination, inspection, and communication to maintain high standards of cleanliness and a caring, patient-focused environment. Background in hospital housekeeping and supervisory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of experience required.
• Some years of supervisory experience and High School Graduate or GED Certificate.
• Experience in hospital / hotel housekeeping operations is preferred.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and regulatory requirements, preferred.
• General knowledge of computers including Microsoft Word and Outlook software programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise custodial workers in day-to-day cleaning operations.
• Oversee cleaning of inpatient and outpatient areas, offices, labs, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairs and outside entrances.
• Coordinate, inspect, and communicate with area staff to promote service excellence.
• Promote an intensive caring service image in support of patient and staff satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Hospital housekeeping knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

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Scope of Position The James Cancer Hospital is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients, visitors and staff. The Environmental Services Area Supervisor functions to support the cleaning operation of The James. The Environmental Services Area Supervisor is responsible for supervising the custodial workers in the day-to-day operations of cleaning of The James. Environmental Services responsibilities include but are not limited to: cleaning inpatient and outpatient areas, offices, labs, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairs and outside entrances, as well as other functions associated with the day-to-day operations of the facilities. This position encompasses communication, coordination, and inspecting for the assigned areas, and actively promoting an Intensive Caring image in support of service excellence.

Position Summary The Environmental Services Area Supervisor is responsible for the operational supervision of all assigned personnel that are associated with the day-to-day operations. The Environmental Services Area Supervisor is responsible for inspecting, assessing, coordinating, delegating, and evaluating personnel performance in their assigned area.

Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of experience required. (Some years of supervisory experience and High School Graduate or GED Certificate). Experience in hospital / hotel housekeeping operations is preferred; Good communication skills, both verbal and written; Knowledge of applicable codes and regulatory requirements, preferred; General knowledge of computers including Microsoft Word and Outlook software programs.

Career Roadmap Function: Facilities, Engineering and Acquisition

Sub-function : Facilities Services

Band : People Leader - Managerial

Level : M1

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.