Supervisor, EVS (evening) - UPMC East

UPMC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC East is seeking a fulltime EVS Supervisor to join our Environmental Services team, primarily evening shift 3pm–11:30pm with weekend/holiday responsibility. This role will have opportunities to grow professionally within a healthcare setting.

You will supervise Lead Persons Floor & Project Technician and Housekeepers, coordinate tasks, manage supplies, and act as liaison with nursing and operations, while promoting safety and standards. UPMC East offers strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Supervise and coordinate activities of Lead Persons Floor & Project Technician and Housekeepers.
• Assign tasks and inspect work for conformance to standards.
• Oversee distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Resolve employee problems or refer matters to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Discharges in area of responsibility are completed within one hour from the time it is assigned.
• Attend all mandatory departmental and hospital in-services.
• Daily contact with head nurses and/or unit clerks to discuss opportunities.
• Provide all legitimate requests within facility are met immediately, giving the department a high reputation for service.
• Present department in a positive manner to patients, visitors and other hospital personnel.
• Submit work orders for all applicable maintenance repairs in the area of responsibility.
• Check assigned areas regularly to ensure personnel are performing work and following their work schedule.
• React appropriately to noted observations, and reinforce behavior through either praise or corrective action.
• Ensure that sufficient supplies and equipment are available.
• Complete supervisor's Development Program. Prepare sign-in sheets at least one week in advance. Start the shift on time and arranges to have adequate coverage at all times by using personnel effectively. Ensure that all chemicals and solutions are in properly labeled containers at all times. Oversee Lead Housekeepers, Housekeepers, and Floor and Project Technicians. Ability to work under pressure as difficult situations arises. Prepare administrative and employee documentation, monitor employee records and performance, meeting establish deadlines or respond in an efficient and timely manner. Make recommendations for, and assist with, corrective action under guidance or Operations Manager. Approve PTO assigned staff within departmental guidelines.
• Carry and answer 24 hours pager.
• Perform assigned duties in case of internal and external disasters, and fires/drills.
• Act as a liaison between all shifts with no noted communication problems.
• Complete a minimum of 5 inspections daily utilizing Pocket PC Technology.
• Equipment is kept clean at all times, and in good running order.
• Inspect 10% of all discharges when assigned to patient areas.

Job description

UPMC East is currently hiring a fulltime EVS Supervisor to join our team!

Have you always wanted to get your healthcare career started? Are you interested in a position that offers terrific benefits and opportunities to grow? Do you enjoy working "hands on" in a team environment? Then you may be a perfect fit for our role in the Environmental Services Department at UPMC East.

UPMC East is currently looking to hire a fulltime Supervisor, EVS to primarily work an evening shift (3pm to 11:30 pm). This position will also have weekend/holiday responsibility.

UPMC offers a competitive benefits package and an opportunity to continue to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint.

Purpose:

Supervise and coordinate the activities of Lead Persons Floor & Project Technician and Housekeepers engaged in cleaning and maintaining premises of UPMC. Assign tasks to workers, and inspect completed work for conformance to standards. Oversee the distribution of supplies and equipment. Resolve employee problems or refer matters to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Discharges in area of responsibility are completed within one hour from the time it is assigned.
• Attend all mandatory departmental and hospital in-services.
• Daily contact with head nurses and/or unit clerks to discuss opportunities.
• Provide all legitimate requests within facility are met immediately, giving the department a high reputation for service.
• Present department in a positive manner to patients, visitors and other hospital personnel.
• Submit work orders for all applicable maintenance repairs in the area of responsibility.
• Check assigned areas regularly to ensure personnel are performing work and following their work schedule. React appropriately to noted observations, and reinforce behavior through either praise or corrective action.
• Ensure that sufficient supplies and equipment are available.
• Complete supervisor's Development Program. Prepare sign-in sheets at least one week in advance. Start the shift on time and arranges to have adequate coverage at all times by using personnel effectively. Ensure that all chemicals and solutions are in properly labeled containers at all times. Oversee Lead Housekeepers, Housekeepers, and Floor and Project Technicians. Ability to work under pressure as difficult situations arises. Prepare administrative and employee documentation, monitor employee records and performance, meeting establish deadlines or respond in an efficient and timely manner. Make recommendations for, and assist with, corrective action under guidance or Operations Manager. Approve PTO assigned staff within departmental guidelines.
• Carry and answer 24 hours pager.
• Perform assigned duties in case of internal and external disasters, and fires/drills.
• Act as a liaison between all shifts with no noted communication problems.
• Complete a minimum of 5 inspections daily utilizing Pocket PC Technology.
• Equipment is kept clean at all times, and in good running order.
• Inspect 10% of all discharges when assigned to patient areas.