Operations Manager, EVS

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Are you passionate about maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors? Our Environmental Services team plays a vital role in ensuring a sanitary and welcoming healthcare space. Join us in creating a healthier environment for all.

Shift Details:

• Monday - Friday
• 2pm - 10:30pm
• On-call every other weekend
• No holidays
• Shifts will be further discussed during the interview.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and ensure implementation of department policies and procedures in an efficient and effective manner.
- Maintain department standards relative to safety, JCAHO standards, established local, state, and federal regulations, and hospital policy and procedures.
- Develop and maintain expenditures within the approved annual operating and capital budgets.
- Recommend a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide services.
- Determine the qualifications and competency of department personnel through timely, annual performance evaluations and competency reviews.
- Establish and maintain good rapport and cooperative relationship with medical staff, co-workers, supervisors and others.
- Assure the overall cleanliness and appearance of the facilities, including all relevant off-site locations.
- Provide direction and oversight to department staff and supervisors.
- Responsible for efficient and effective management of department inventory including linen, cleaning supplies and paper supplies.
- Participate in selecting outside sources for needed services.
- Practice universal blood/body fluid precautions.
- Establish and maintain department goals consistent with hospital goals.
- Ensure that all equipment is up to date and properly maintained to provide safe and effective operation.
- Mentor and develop staff and supervisors.
- Research new developments in cleaning supplies/equipment through continued education and vendors.

• HS Diploma/GED required,
• Bachelor's preferred
• 4 years relevant experience required
• 2 years relevant leadership experience required
• Experience in customer service and quality/process improvement.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all phases of building maintenance.
• Effective communication, organizational and management skills.
• Floor care experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) preferred.
- Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran