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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Plans, directs, manages, coordinates and monitors activities and operations of the Environmental Services.
• Department including management of staff and assigned projects.
• Develops and implements strategic goals and objectives.
• Performs other related duties as required Prepares department budget data; monitors expenditures and prepares financial reports.
• Serves as liaison to supply, chemical, and equipment vendors and evaluates and selects products and services.
• Participates in developing departmental goals and objectives/policies and procedures.
• Meets with other staff members to discuss progress and to develop future courses of action.
• Administers and monitors compliance to departmental policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
• Manages staff and employee performance.
• Resolves Human resource-related issues, determines staffing needs, interviews and hires staff.
• Provides on-going performance feedback, addresses problems, orients and trains employees, verifies competency and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills.
• Determines disciplinary, termination and salary actions. Directs and monitors workflow.
• Supervises and coordinates staff schedules and special events coverage for custodial staff.
• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
• Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Maintains records and files of and reviews work schedules, inspection forms, cleaning and equipment records, work orders, and other operations records completed by supervisory personnel.
• Monitors staff adherence to established safety standards.
• Takes the necessary precautions, in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations, when working with hazardous chemicals and materials and power equipment.
• Uses personal protective equipment as required.
• Responds to hazardous chemical/waste spills when on duty and by telephone when off duty if contacted.
• Establishes a prescribed level of cleanliness that must be achieved and maintained and ensures adherence through inspections and evaluations.
• Takes action to correct deficiencies.
• Participates in committee meetings and is directly responsible for the hospital's infectious and hazardous wastes programs, the paper recycling program, and computerized management system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree.
• Seven years previous experience of which two years are in a supervisory role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

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