Environmental Services Supervisor

Silver Hill Hospital•New Canaan, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining a clean and safe environment within the facility. In collaboration with the department manager, this position involves recommending hiring and promotions, assigning duties, coaching staff, enforcing hospital policies, and evaluating performance. The supervisor also assists in housekeeping duties to ensure high standards of cleanliness and sanitation are met. Schedule: Monday through Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm Silver Hill Hospital (“SHH”) is fully committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all present employees as well as for applicants in all phases of the employment process (recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination). Therefore, except in any cases of bona fide occupational qualification or need, SHH will act without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, past/present history of mental disorder, intellectual disability, physical or learning disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable law, (unless it is shown by supervisory personnel that a disability prevents performance of the work involved or may result in undue hardship) in all aspects of the employment process and relationship. This policy is based on the understanding that an applicant is able to handle the job requirements. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Silver Hill Hospital is a nationally recognized, independent, not-for-profit psychiatric hospital located in New Canaan, CT. For ninety four years, Silver Hill Hospital has been at the forefront of psychiatry and leading the way in providing the best treatment for psychiatric illnesses and addiction. Our track record of success is based on a carefully executed team effort, one that uses an array of powerful tools, talent and knowledge to help people turn their lives around. We have opportunities available for individuals who have a passion to make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Requirements

Must have the ability to function optimally in a stressful environment, and the ability to remain calm in emotionally charged situations.
Must have a valid Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to SHH insurer.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be bilingual – Spanish/English
High School Degree or GED
Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in a housekeeping department in a healthcare or hospitality setting
Capacity to lift and transport items up to a specified weight limit (e.g., 25-50 lbs).
Ability to stand, walk, and drive company vehicles across the campus in different weather conditions

Responsibilities

Ensures that the standard of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained throughout the Hospital Facility.
Organizes day-to-day work requirements and assigns housekeepers.
Perform inspections of all areas to ensure that the standards of cleanliness are being maintained.
Ensures that all housekeeping closets, carts, and storage are kept neat and in a tidy manner.
Performs cleaning of patient rooms, bathrooms, offices, and other areas as needed.
Reports any maintenance issues to the Maintenance Department.
Assists in orientation and training for all new hires.
Issues supplies throughout the Hospital Facility.
Coordinates housekeeping needs within the Events platform to include tablecloths and cleaning.
Communicates between departments to ensure effectiveness of housekeeping to perform project cleaning.
Ensures that any patient/housekeeping complaints are resolved in a timely manner or communicated to upper management.
Performs other duties such as making work schedules or completing the payroll in the absence of the Environmental Services Manager.
To ensure that all housekeeping equipment is being maintained and kept in good working conditions.
Performs inventories of chemicals, linens, equipment, and other items as required.
Provides on call service in the event of an emergency.