Assistant Director of Environmental Services
Compass Group•Jefferson, LA
•$75,000 - $80,000
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Environmental Services assists the Director of Environmental Services in directing and leading the operational needs of the Housekeeping Department. The role coordinates the work of Operations Managers, serves as a liaison between administration and hospital departments, and provides the highest possible level of service. The position supports department budgeting and oversees the planning, staffing, training, supervision, inspection, and supply needs of housekeeping operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work history required.
- Strong work ethic, drive, and initiative for quality and customer service.
- Excellent written and oral communication, listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills, both one-on-one and in groups.
- Ability to use a participative approach to managing staff, function appropriately under stress, organize and prioritize tasks, and develop budgets with a complete understanding of facility needs and requirements.
- Excellent stress management, administrative, organizational, and follow-through skills with associates and clients.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of housekeeping procedures preferred.
- Demonstrated progressive growth in healthcare housekeeping or facility maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Establish and review standards and work procedures for Housekeeping staff in accordance with facility policies and practices.
- Plan work schedules, hours, work areas, and job duties to ensure adequate housekeeping services throughout the facility.
- Interview, select, hire, evaluate, and recommend termination of facility housekeeping personnel in accordance with facility standards.
- Orient, train, develop, and supervise Housekeeping staff.
- Conduct regular facility inspections and evaluations, recommend action items, and assist with facility relocations.
- Conduct regular staff meetings and communicate with other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities.
- Schedule major project work and ensure adequate staff and supplies are available.
- Conduct regular inventories of housekeeping supplies.
- Assist the Department Director with budgets.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible time off
- Holiday time off, varying by site and state
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and wellness programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid parental leave
- Personal leave
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
- Eligible for annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
