Ast Env Svcs Manager

About the Role

Supervises an area of responsibility for the EVS department, ensuring a consistently high level of cleanliness, environmental hygiene, and aesthetics of campus facilities are maintained in support of clinical, research, and educational initiatives on Augusta University Campuses. This position is responsible for daily oversight of regulatory standards, assigned onsite department operations, and collaboration with other management and supervisory team members to support the department in its daily functions. Demonstrates working knowledge of cleaning and disinfection principles, proper chemical and equipment usage, and maintenance of furniture, furnishings, and interior finishes for all areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the necessary resources for the Environmental Services department, including recommendations for hiring, promoting, and annual staff performance reviews.
• Administers employee disciplinary actions as required and provides coaching to subordinate EVS staff.
• Prepares work and time schedules under the direction of the Manager, coordinating vacation, holiday time, and reviewing daily adjustments in the work schedule.
• Performs duties as time approver for subordinate staff.
• Manages inventory, usage data, and ordering of consumable supplies and equipment repairs for assigned areas.
• Adheres to all organizational safety, risk management, and infection control and prevention standards.
• Follows up on customer service issues and ensures timely resolution.
• Performs quality assurance initiatives under the direction of the EVS manager.
• Conducts inspection activities to ensure cleanliness and environmental hygiene in all assigned areas.
• Prepares necessary reporting to managers and documents results via existing data platforms.
• Schedules cleaning tasks, plans work schedules, and assigns job duties in campus buildings to maintain a high level of cleanliness consistent with APPA standards.
• Provides support and oversight for event setups in assigned facilities.
• Assists in event setup and breakdown and performs other EVS department-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization.
• 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• At least 1 year of experience as an EVS technician/housekeeper.
• A valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field (e.g., management, business, occupational safety and health).
• 5 years of experience as a supervisor or manager in a housekeeping setting.

Skills

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in supporting and motivating staff at the hourly level.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Ability to interpret and follow technical instructions.
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning processes, associated equipment, and the ability to assess EVS operations in assigned areas.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of institutional cleaning, including maintenance of various flooring systems throughout the University.
• Manual dexterity, ability to hear and smell, color discrimination, and ability to recall from memory.
• Collaborates with EVS managers and director to establish dashboard metrics to track operations and improvement initiatives.

Pay

Pay Band: 8. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance.
• Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan).
• Earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Tuition Assistance Program for full-time employees employed successfully for more than 6 months.

Schedule

Days: Monday - Friday