Description
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. This includes training/orientation function oversight and all aspects of performance management.
- Research new developments in cleaning supplies/equipment through continued education and vendors.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Bachelor's preferred
- Four years relevant experience required
- Two 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.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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