EVS Manager

Xanitos•San Leandro, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Xanitos is seeking an Environmental Services Manager for the first shift at KP San Leandro Medical Center in San Leandro, California. The manager oversees Environmental Services associates under the direction of the Unit Director and serves as a liaison between hospital departments and Environmental Services to provide a high level of service. The role includes managing staffing and schedules, assigning work, overseeing quality assurance and inventory, and ensuring associates receive orientation, training, and ongoing education. The manager guides and motivates staff, handles disciplinary matters in accordance with company guidelines, and helps maintain a sanitary, attractive, and orderly environment. The manager is also expected to demonstrate Xanitos’ culture, values, and management philosophy and provide leadership in meeting performance plans. Xanitos provides hospital housekeeping, patient transport, and central laundry services. The company describes its patented XRO System for cleaning patient rooms and emphasizes service quality and operational results, including improved cleaning quality, HCAHPS scores, reduced infection risk, lower bed turnaround time, and reduced costs.

Requirements

Management experience.
Healthcare Environmental Services (EVS) experience.
Union experience.
Strong leadership skills and experience leading and managing a team.
Customer-service-minded approach.
Strong communication skills.
High school diploma required.
Flexibility to work some differing shifts.
Strong service and quality attitude.
Proficiency with Windows-based office software.
Work every other weekend on a rotation.

Nice To Haves

College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in staff selection and interview candidates as needed.
Schedule days off, holidays, and vacations while ensuring account needs are met in accordance with hours and position control.
Assign personnel to established work areas or project duties.
Conduct quality assurance checks and manage materials inventory and general-use equipment.
Ensure staff receive proper orientation, initial training, and ongoing education.
Provide individual guidance and motivation to help staff perform to their fullest potential.
Discipline associates when necessary according to progressive disciplinary guidelines.
Prepare associate disciplinary and variance reports, conduct follow-up investigations as needed, and report findings to the Department Director.
Prepare disciplinary action notices and conduct follow-up as required.
Conduct disciplinary meetings with associates with guidance from the Department Director.
Maintain a sanitary, attractive, and orderly environment.
Demonstrate and promote Xanitos’ culture, values, and management philosophy.
Demonstrate quality leadership in meeting performance plans.
Serve as a liaison between hospital departments and the Environmental Services department.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans (subject to location, eligibility, work-hour requirements, and company policy).
Life, accident, and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plans.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee Wellness Program.
Commuter benefits.
Shoes for Crews reimbursement.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, elective holidays, bereavement, parental bonding, volunteer day, and jury duty.
Employee discounts to theme parks, theaters, sporting events, movies, and more.
Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission, if applicable.