Manager Environmental Services; Days

About the role

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by focusing on community health and well-being through various initiatives such as affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity, and access to essential services.

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operations of the Environmental Services (EVS) Department for assigned area(s).
• Supervises personnel to support the mission and achieve the strategic objectives of The MetroHealth System.
• Ensures assigned areas are clean, safe, and compliant with all applicable health and safety standards.
• Assesses current operations, identifies necessary changes for operational and efficiency needs, and anticipates their impact on the EVS department.
• Evaluates systems, processes, and standards, and collaborates with the Director – Environmental Services to design/implement improvements for efficiency and maintaining effective operations.
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert by sharing industry best practices with EVS staff and other employees, assessing current processes, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience, preferably in a health-care related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of Environmental Services experience in a hospital setting.
• Extensive experience with EVS equipment and industry best practices for chemical handling and floor care.
• Knowledge of floor care best practices for various types of flooring.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Epic (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• Sit for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.
• Communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.
• See computer monitor and departmental documents.
• Push/pull 70-150 pounds.
• Lift 10-40 pounds.
• Exposure to chemicals and cleaning products.