Description
Purpose:
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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 arranges 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. Ability to work under pressure as difficult situations arises. 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.
- MWH Specific Responsibilities: In conjunction with the Supply Room Clerk, monitor equipment usage and cleanliness.
- MWH Specific Responsibilities: Assume charge duties for the weekend, evening and/or night shift in the supervisor's absence following established policies, procedures and guidelines; assist in the organization, direction and control of subordinates, carr
- MWH Specific Responsibilities: Assist in the development of subordinates; provide guidance or training when necessary; oversee the work of subordinates, perform periodic Quality Assurance inspections.
- MWH Specific Responsibilities: Submit a daily shift report outlining completed work and all relevant shift information.
Qualifications
HS Diploma/GED required 3 years relevant experience required 1 year relevant leadership experience requiredKnowledge and familiarity with chemical use and dilution rates. Basic computer knowledge to include familiarity with MS Office.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34 with renewal
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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