ASST DIR, ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS II

Compass Group•Austin, TX

6d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

As an Assistant Director of Environmental Services, you are responsible for assisting in directing and overseeing the operational needs of the housekeeping department at a 250 bed hospital. You will lead a team of 35 frontline associates and an environmental services manager. You will serve as a liaison between administration and departments and provide the highest possible level of service.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work history required
Working knowledge of all housekeeping procedures preferred
Demonstrated progressive growth in the field of health care housekeeping facility maintenance
Strong work ethic, intense drive, and initiative for quality and customer service
Excellent written and oral communication, listening and empathy, and problem solving (one-on-one and group) skills
Ability to utilize a participative approach to managing staff, to function appropriately under stress, to organize and prioritize tasks, and to develop budgets with a complete understanding of facility needs and requirements
Excellent stress management skills, administrative and organizational, and follow-through (with associates and clients) skills required
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet

Responsibilities

Establishes and reviews standards and work procedures for all Housekeeping staff in accordance with established policies and practices of the facility
Plans work schedules, hours, areas of work, and job duties to ensure adequate housekeeping services are rendered to all areas
Interviews, selects, hires, evaluates, and recommends termination of facility housekeeping personnel in accordance with facility standards.
Orients, trains, develops and supervises of all Housekeeping staff
Performs regular inspections and evaluations of the facility; ability to recommend action items; assists with relocations within the facility
Conducts regular staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities
Schedules major project work, assuring that adequate staff and supplies are available
Conducts regular inventory of housekeeping supplies
Assists Sr Director with budgets
Additional duties as assigned