Operations Manager - Housekeeping Services

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager, Housekeeping Services is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and management oversight of the housekeeping process for an assigned area, location, or housekeeping function (e.g., discharge). This role involves leading the staffing and scheduling process to ensure appropriate coverage, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory standards to provide an optimal environment for patient care, safety, and service. The manager is also responsible for the day-to-day operations, ensuring a consistently high level of cleanliness and aesthetics for patients, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering, Healthcare or a related field of study from an accredited college or university OR 4 years of experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience with regulatory requirements for sanitation and infection control.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office) required.

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years of experience in housekeeping/environmental services.
• 2 or more years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Certified Health Care Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Manages the day to day housekeeping services (area/room cleaning, floor cleaning, trash removal, pest control, sharps removal, etc.) for an area, location, or housekeeping function as assigned.
• Responsible for implementing ongoing training and development of employees to maintain the highest quality patient, staff, and visitor satisfaction.
• Ensure consistent compliance with standards for sanitation and infection control, regulated medical waste is handled, packaged, stored, and disposed of in accordance with federal and state regulations, and all appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Manages the hiring, onboarding, and supervision of the housekeeping staff through the coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management of direct and indirect staff.
• Provides leadership to build and sustain a workplace culture consistent with the mission and values of Hospitality Services and the health system.
• Completes and posts work schedules for staff to ensure adequate coverage to meet operational needs.
• Manages Kronos signoffs on all timecards.
• Responsible for all cost controls (supplies, equipment, labor) related to housekeeping operations for assigned area, location, or function.
• Implements plans to accomplish service growth objects, patient experience, and customer service initiatives.
• Manages daily housekeeping and custodial operations in assigned area, location, or function to achieve these.
• Evaluate and ensure safe work practices; perform regular inspections of assigned patient, public and private areas to ensure compliance with quality assurance, safety, and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Partner with key clinical and non-clinical management staff to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Assist with the implementation of plans/projects to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Recommend improvements as related to paint, repairs, furnishings and refurbishing, and relocation of equipment.
• Monitor supply inventory and equipment for proper operation.
• Recommend new or replacement supplies and equipment.
• Assist in researching vendors and contractors for suitable and economical sources of materials, supplies, and services.
• Respond to customer questions and escalations and provide appropriate service recovery as necessary.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Benefits

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.
• Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees