Environmental Supervisor, Full-Time, Night Shift, Jackson South

About the Role

Environmental Supervisor is specialized and supervisory work with some administrative responsibility. Incumbents train, assign, and supervise subordinates in the proper performance of their unit’s activities. Employees make independent work decisions based on experience and knowledge of departmental operations but refer difficult technical, policy, or procedural questions to a superior.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and trains employees under supervision in the use of new equipment and cleaning methods.
• Prepares work schedules, reviews vacation requests, ensures appropriate staffing, completes performance evaluations, and recommends personnel actions.
• Schedules rounds in assigned work areas to inspect and evaluate the physical condition of the hospital, ensure the unit is functioning effectively and efficiently, and verify that instructions are followed and safety rules are observed.
• Maintains communication and acts as a liaison between other departments and environmental services to resolve or prevent problems.
• Provides all supplies and equipment needed for employees to accomplish required work.
• Ensures all employees attend in-service training classes on a regular basis.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field to enhance expertise.
• Interprets and transmits policy directives and recommends improvements in procedures.
• Provides support as an environmental worker when necessary.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• High School diploma is required.
• Valid license or certification as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Skills

• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of job-appropriate technology and software applications.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Job function is sedentary in nature and requires sitting for extended periods of time.
• May require frequent standing or walking.
• Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Requires close visual acuity for activities such as extended computer use, preparing and analyzing data, and other office tasks.

Environmental Conditions

• Functions in a fast-paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations.
• Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies, and the public.
• Subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment.
• May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask when exposed to hospital environments outside of the office.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.