SPVSR OF HOUSEKEEPING SVS

State of careers Rhode Island • Athens, OH

8h • $56,123 - $63,695 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the supervision of housekeeping services in a large state institution. This includes developing, coordinating, supervising, and managing effective housekeeping, environmental sanitary, and related programs. The role involves planning, organizing, and reviewing the work of a staff engaged in these programs, making recommendations for staffing and budgetary needs, and developing and applying technical procedures and standards to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment. Responsibilities also include managing linen distribution, developing training programs, controlling the use of meeting spaces, overseeing sewing and upholstering services, and assigning employee quarters.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of housekeeping services, including safety principles, practices, and techniques required to maintain cleanliness in an institution for patient care and treatment.
• Thorough knowledge of housekeeping procedures, equipment, and agents necessary to maintain a clean and sanitary hospital environment.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of a staff engaged in housekeeping services.
• Ability to evaluate staff work for compliance with instructions, work procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to plan, develop, and maintain an in-service training program for employees engaged in housekeeping and environmental sanitary services.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective housekeeping procedures and standards for a clean and sanitary hospital environment.
• Ability to ascertain the effectiveness of, and make recommendations relative to, new products, equipment, and techniques in the sanitary and economical accomplishment of housekeeping services.
• Ability to establish and maintain an adequate method of control and distribution of linen, including instructions for aseptic handling.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and professional staff of the institution served.
• Graduation from a college of recognized standing, including or supplemented by completion of courses in hotel or institutional management.
• Employment in a responsible management position involving direction and control over a large and complex housekeeping program in a hospital, hotel, or residence school, including the organization and maintenance of standards, procedures, work methods, and schedules.
• Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• CHEST certification preferred.
• At least 5 years of supervising a staff of janitors and housekeepers in a healthcare facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervising housekeeping services in a large state institution.
• Developing, coordinating, supervising, and managing housekeeping and environmental sanitary programs.
• Planning, organizing, and reviewing the work of housekeeping staff.
• Making recommendations for staffing needs and budgetary requirements.
• Developing and applying technical procedures and standards for cleanliness and sanitation.
• Reviewing the effectiveness of standards and instructions for corrective measures and cleaning procedures.
• Ascertaining the effectiveness of new products, equipment, and techniques.
• Establishing and maintaining a method for control and distribution of linen, including aseptic handling instructions.
• Developing content for continuous formal and on-the-job training programs for housekeeping personnel.
• Maintaining control of the scheduled use of meeting halls and conference rooms.
• Supervising and controlling all sewing rooms, upholstering operations, and related services.
• Assigning quarters to employees (except doctors) in accordance with regulations.
• Performing related work as required.

Benefits

• Information regarding benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found on the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required for hires after September 30, 2014.

What This Job Offers

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