EVS Project Manager Knoxville, TN

Xanitos • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Xanitos is seeking an Environmental Services Project Manager based in Knoxville, Tennessee. This support role may involve assignments at prospective, new, and existing accounts throughout the country and requires 100% travel. Assignments may include planning and executing new-business start-ups, auditing or re-engineering existing accounts, and other operations, program development, teaching, research, or troubleshooting work.

The primary responsibility is to assist in managing an assigned hospital Environmental Services Department under the direction and guidance of the Environmental Services Department Director. The role is intended to prepare the incumbent to assume a department’s operational duties through hands-on training and managerial experience under an experienced Department Director.

Xanitos provides hospital housekeeping, patient transport, and central laundry services. The company describes its patented XRO System for cleaning patient rooms and its focus on service quality and operations management.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• One to three years of supervisory experience in a service-related field with high customer/client contact.
• Strong service and quality attitude.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Sense of urgency, ability to meet deadlines, and self-direction.
• Proficiency with Windows-based office software, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to chemicals requiring special clothing or safety equipment.
• Must be local to the area.
• Post-offer medical screening, background screening including a Department of Motor Vehicles check, and drug test required.

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 equipment use.
• Ensure staff receive proper orientation, initial training, and ongoing education.
• Provide individual guidance and motivation to help staff perform to their 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 the company’s culture, values, and management philosophy.
• Demonstrate quality leadership in meeting performance plans.
• Plan and execute new-business start-ups; audit or re-engineer existing accounts; and perform other operations, program development, teaching, research, or troubleshooting assignments as assigned.
• Assist in managing an assigned hospital Environmental Services Department under the direction of the Department Director.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Paid training.
• Ongoing training to support professional development and preparation for advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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