Lead Campus Housekeeper

The University of Kansas Health System•Overland Park, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Housekeeper Lead assist the EVS manger by filling any job in the department and assists by leading co-workers in performing their assignments, especially the training of new employees. A Lead Custodial Worker is a role model in technical skills, behavior and compliance with department processes.

Requirements

3 or more years of housekeeping experience.
Ability to operate handheld communication devices for communication with dispatch.
Ability to perform operations with units such as cup, pint, quart and ounce, inch, foot and yard.

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate or GED.

Responsibilities

Assist the Supervisors and Manager with the day to day operations of the EVS Department.
Follows the hospital’s professional standards.
Can perform all other department jobs as listed in their job descriptions.
Ensures that Custodial Workers/Housekeepers are responding appropriately and in a timely manner to all communication methods including pages and/or radio messages.
Ensures that Custodial Workers /Housekeepers complete their assigned daily tasks.
Serve as additional back-up to perform all daily tasks of Custodial Workers/Housekeepers.
Serves as a resource for employees and management in the absence of the Supervisor.
Brings ideas/concerns to the Supervisor and participates in department decision-making.
Trains and coaches current and new staff to meet department and organization standards.
Assists with keeping Custodial Workers/Housekeepers informed of departmental changes, health system current events, etc.
Assists Supervisor and Manager with department planning, reporting, projects and initiatives as assigned.
Exhibits compliance with the hospital Professional Image Standards as a model for housekeepers.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.