EVS Assistant Director-2nd Shift

Xanitos • Tuscaloosa, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Xanitos is seeking an EVS Assistant Director for the second shift at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Assistant Director oversees operational needs of the Environmental Services (EVS) Department and coordinates subordinate supervisory staff. The role ensures staff training follows The Joint Commission guidelines and schedules staffing to meet facility needs within budgetary constraints. When the Unit Director is absent, the Assistant Director serves as the administrative liaison between key client contacts and departments.

The position leads and develops EVS and supervisory staff, maintains sanitation and facility appearance, coordinates schedules and major projects, manages supplies and costs, and works with other departments and outside service providers. The Assistant Director also supports personnel processes, reporting, investigations, and quality leadership in accordance with facility standards and Xanitos’ culture and management philosophy.

Requirements

• Required experience in EVS healthcare payroll.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading and managing a team.
• Customer-service-minded approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and oral presentations.
• Ability to multitask and establish priorities.
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.
• Initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
• Thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures.
• Ability to use working knowledge of the work environment to meet established goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated progressive growth in healthcare EVS facility maintenance.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience; high school diploma or equivalent is also listed.
• Two to four years of supervisory experience in EVS or a service-related field with high customer/client contact.

Responsibilities

• Establish and annually review EVS staff standards and work procedures in accordance with facility policies and practices.
• Plan work schedules, hours, work areas, and job duties to ensure adequate EVS services throughout the facility.
• Interview, select, hire, evaluate, and recommend termination of facility EVS personnel in accordance with facility standards.
• Orient, train, develop, and supervise supervisory and EVS staff within the role’s span of control.
• Inspect and evaluate the facility’s physical condition and recommend painting, repairs, and furnishings.
• Provide monthly administrative progress reports covering short-term accomplishments, future short-term plans, and staff education and training.
• Supervise relocation and storage of furnishings and equipment, and relocation of space to improve facility sanitation and appearance.
• Report unsafe conditions and research ways to improve EVS technology.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and communicate with other departments to coordinate EVS activities.
• Schedule major project work and ensure adequate staff and supplies are available.
• Conduct regular inventory of EVS supplies and order supplies while keeping costs within approved budget amounts.
• Coordinate outside services related to the EVS department, including pest control, window cleaning, medical waste, solid waste, document destruction, and recycling.
• 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.
• Maintain the facility in a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition.
• Demonstrate and promote Xanitos’ culture, values, and management philosophy.
• Demonstrate quality leadership in meeting performance plans.
• Act as administrative liaison between key client contacts and departments in the absence of the Unit Director.
• May serve on a facility-wide committee.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager