Manager / Environmental Services / FT / Day

UHS • Amarillo, TX

2d

About The Position

The Environmental Services Manager is responsible for the ongoing, effective operations of the Environmental Services and Laundry & Linen Departments. The manager supports the organization’s Service Excellence culture and follows the direction and guidance of the Director. The position is based at Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed system serving Amarillo and the surrounding region.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a management or leadership role.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to support and motivate staff at supervisory and hourly levels.
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills; customer service, organization, and planning skills.
• Ability to work well with others and adapt to a changing environment.
• Ability to read and write in English and communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others.
• Ability to remain calm under stress, respond to pages, evaluate and interpret information, and make independent decisions.
• Physical ability to bend, lift at least 25 pounds, grasp, coordinate fine hand movements, push, pull, twist, squat, and stoop.
• Potential exposure to infectious organisms, agents, and toxic chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital Environmental Services experience.
• Associate or bachelor's degree; years of management experience may be considered in place of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hiring, evaluating, and disciplining housekeepers; prepare work schedules and maintain adequate staffing.
• Inspect facility cleanliness, sanitation, and infection control, and take corrective action when necessary.
• Demonstrate a willingness to serve and engage the team and hospital with a positive attitude.
• Maintain departmental spaces to Health System, Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory standards.
• Complete a minimum of three to four rounds daily per shift on all team members.
• Keep all Environmental Services equipment clean, labeled, and orderly.
• Think critically and develop solutions to drive results.
• Participate in developing Environmental Services operational and capital budgets.
• Conduct training on Environmental Services procedures and practices.
• Directly supervise Environmental Services and Laundry & Linen department team members.
• Interpret and follow technical instructions, complete assignments on time, and demonstrate urgency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Pet insurance.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED