Supervisor, EVS (evening) - UPMC East

About the role

UPMC East is currently hiring a fulltime EVS Supervisor to join their team. This position offers terrific benefits and opportunities to grow, with a competitive benefits package and potential for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of Lead Persons, Floor & Project Technician, and Housekeepers engaged in cleaning and maintaining premises of UPMC.
• Assign tasks to workers, and inspect completed work for conformance to standards.
• Oversee the distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Resolve employee problems or refer matters to the Operations Manager.
• Discharges in area of responsibility are completed within one hour from the time it is assigned.
• Attend all mandatory departmental and hospital in-services.
• Daily contact with head nurses and/or unit clerks to discuss opportunities.
• Provide all legitimate requests within facility are met immediately, giving the department a high reputation for service.
• Present department in a positive manner to patients, visitors and other hospital personnel.
• Submit work orders for all applicable maintenance repairs in the area of responsibility.
• Check assigned areas regularly to ensure personnel are performing work and following their work schedule.
• React appropriately to noted observations, and reinforce behavior through either praise or corrective action.
• Ensure that sufficient supplies and equipment are available.
• Complete supervisor's Development Program.
• Prepare sign-in sheets at least one week in advance.
• Start the shift on time and arrange to have adequate coverage at all times by using personnel effectively.
• Ensure that all chemicals and solutions are in properly labeled containers at all times.
• Oversee Lead Housekeepers, Housekeepers, and Floor and Project Technicians.
• Able to work under pressure as difficult situations arise.
• Prepare administrative and employee documentation, monitor employee records and performance, meeting establish deadlines or respond in an efficient and timely manner.
• Make recommendations for, and assist with, corrective action under guidance or Operations Manager.
• Approve PTO assigned staff within departmental guidelines.
• Carry and answer 24 hours pager.
• Perform assigned duties in case of internal and external disasters, and fires/drills.
• Act as a liaison between all shifts with no noted communication problems.
• Complete a minimum of 5 inspections daily utilizing Pocket PC Technology.
• Equipment is kept clean at all times, and in good running order.
• Inspect 10% of all discharges when assigned to patient areas.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 3 years relevant experience required
• 1 year relevant leadership experience required

Qualifications

• Knowledge and familiarity with chemical use and dilution rates.
• Basic computer knowledge to include familiarity with MS Office.

Skills

• Ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

UPMC offers a competitive benefits package.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

This position will also have weekend/holiday responsibility and primarily works an evening shift (3pm to 11:30 pm).