EVS Manager- 1st Shift
About The Position
Xanitos is seeking an Environmental Services Manager for University of Michigan Health–Sparrow in Lansing, Michigan. The manager leads Environmental Services associates under the oversight of the Unit Director and serves as a liaison between hospital departments and Environmental Services to provide a high level of service. The role calls for strong leadership, customer service, communication, and quality skills. Healthcare Environmental Services experience and floorcare and payroll experience are required; union experience is preferred. The manager must be flexible to work varying shifts as needed. The role includes supporting staffing and scheduling, assigning work, conducting quality checks, managing inventory and equipment, training and motivating staff, and handling performance and disciplinary processes. Employees in Healthcare are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, absent a legally required medical or religious exception, and must report vaccination status and upload proof through a secure portal. Xanitos is a management company providing hospital housekeeping, patient transport, and central laundry services. Its stated differentiators include the patented XRO System for cleaning patient rooms and an operations management team focused on service quality.
Requirements
- Previous healthcare Environmental Services experience.
- Floorcare experience.
- Payroll experience.
- Strong leadership skills and experience leading and managing a team.
- Customer-service-minded approach and strong service/quality attitude.
- Strong communication skills.
- Flexibility to work varying or differing shifts as needed.
- Proficiency with Windows-based office software.
- High school diploma.
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required medical or religious exception; employees must report vaccination status and upload proof through a secure online portal.
Nice To Haves
- Union experience.
- College degree or equivalent work experience.
Responsibilities
- Participate in staff selection and interview candidates as needed.
- Schedule days off, holidays, and vacations while meeting account needs and hours and position-control requirements.
- 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 in accordance with 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 Environmental Services.
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
