Supervisor - Environmental Services | 40 hours a week | Environmental Services

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center•West Burlington, IA

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About The Position

A Brief Overview Supervises work activities of Environmental Services Staff members. Direct activities for stopping the spread of infections in facility. Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards. Plan and prepare employee work schedules. Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary. Investigate complaints about service and equipment and take corrective action. Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner. Check equipment to ensure that it is in working order. Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required. Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces. Instruct staff in work policies and procedures, and the use and maintenance of equipment. May perform the destruction of discarded patient health information. Maintains and utilizes software used in Environmental Services department. What you will do Perform direct supervision of staff. Participate in training and orientation of new staff; provides ongoing education. Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards. Plan and prepare employee work schedules. Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner. Implement and maintain production and quality standards for the staff. Respond to complaints in a timely manner. Evaluate employee performance and recommend personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals. Instruct staff in work policies and procedures, and the use and maintenance of equipment. Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts. Maintain required records of work hours, budgets, payrolls, and other information. Recommend changes that improve service and increase operational efficiency. Screen job applicants, and hire new employees. Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, or furnishings. Plan and assist in office and furniture moves. Monitor pest control operations and outcomes. Aid in the recycling program by shredding paper and appropriate material

Requirements

Associate’s Degree (AA) or Vocational Training.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Teaching others how to do something.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years Previous supervisory experiences

Responsibilities

Supervises work activities of Environmental Services Staff members.
Direct activities for stopping the spread of infections in facility.
Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.
Plan and prepare employee work schedules.
Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.
Investigate complaints about service and equipment and take corrective action.
Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner.
Check equipment to ensure that it is in working order.
Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.
Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces.
Instruct staff in work policies and procedures, and the use and maintenance of equipment.
May perform the destruction of discarded patient health information.
Maintains and utilizes software used in Environmental Services department.
Perform direct supervision of staff.
Participate in training and orientation of new staff; provides ongoing education.
Implement and maintain production and quality standards for the staff.
Respond to complaints in a timely manner.
Evaluate employee performance and recommend personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals.
Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts.
Maintain required records of work hours, budgets, payrolls, and other information.
Recommend changes that improve service and increase operational efficiency.
Screen job applicants, and hire new employees.
Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, or furnishings.
Plan and assist in office and furniture moves.
Monitor pest control operations and outcomes.
Aid in the recycling program by shredding paper and appropriate material

Benefits

Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity