Director of EVS- Buffalo, NY

Compass Group•Buffalo, NY

4d•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Working as a Director of Environmental Services, you are responsible for directing and leading all aspects of the operational needs of the Housekeeping Department. You will coordinate the tasks of the Assistant Directors and Operations Managers. You will serve as a liaison between administration and hospital departments.

Requirements

Four year college degree and equal related experience required
Five years of housekeeping management experience at a healthcare account required
Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data+
General business acuity
Excellent interpersonal skills
High customer service and quality demeanor
Ability to work under pressure and meet established criteria
Public speaking skills
Ability to apply a participative approach to leading staff, to coordinate 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 in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a union environment

Responsibilities

Responsible for department’s financial data and statistics
Monitoring of unit expenditures
Develops and recommends department operating budget and ensure the department operates within budget
Coordinates housekeeping activities with other departments
Actively communicates with administration and other hospital departments
Plans, prioritizes, directs, coordinates, and supervises functions and activities of the department
Establishes work standards and work flow
Establishes and implements policies and procedures for departmental operations
Encourages and mentors staff creativity and innovation
Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies
Proactive in the achievement of the facility goals and objectives
Demonstrates quality leadership in meeting performance plans
Reads, develops, and coordinates Total Quality Management process
Develops and maintains job descriptions for department staff
Encourages staff to participate in education programs