Assistant Director of EVS

Hospital Housekeeping Systems•Las Cruces, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of EVS helps lead a goal-oriented hospital housekeeping department and supports an effective, productive, and rewarding team environment. Working with the team, this role helps maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment where patients can heal. No housekeeping experience is required; a willingness to learn is important. The position is based at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces. The listed salary range is $55,000–$57,000 annually, depending on experience. The role is described as an opportunity to develop toward a director position, with assistant directors typically promoted within two years. The job posting says salaried managers are expected to work 50 to 55 hours per week. The schedule is described as afternoon/evening, and candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software.
Willingness to relocate for promotion opportunities.
Interpersonal skills to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication.
Service-oriented approach focused on exceeding expectations.
Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor.
Ability to make sound decisions and judgments quickly.
Self-motivation and ability to prioritize projects and needs effectively.
Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes.
Integrity, respect, and discretion in business dealings.
Attention to detail and ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to learn; housekeeping experience is not required.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a team.
Experience working in a healthcare environment.
Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership that fosters team morale, passion, quality, and respect.
Be open-minded and willing to learn from managers and team members.
Lead and manage team member training, development, assignments, and schedules.
Conduct daily inspections and assessments, and coach and counsel team members.
Recruit team members who reflect company values and support a positive work environment and retention.
Collaborate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals.
Analyze data and make adjustments to meet facility, budget, and compliance goals.
Manage a team.