EVS Manager - 135861

Under the direction of Director and Assistant Director, Environmental Services, the Manager, Environmental Services is responsible for administering policies, procedures and programs to improve operational performance; implementing a continuous quality improvement program; overall day-to-day supervision of departmental operations (with the assistance of the supervisors, lead custodians and staff) implementing technical training programs for supervisors and staff assisting with a full range of personnel and labor relations activities, including recruitment, hiring, evaluations, staff development, and discipline; overseeing quality control measures, procurement of equipment and supplies; maintenance of required record-keeping systems.

The EVS Manager meets regularly with the Environmental Services staff to review departmental policies and practices with a view toward continual process improvement. Proven operations experience and success at a supervisory level: demonstrated oral and written communication skills; professional appearance and demeanor, the ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives; and technical experience in an hospital or similar facility. Skilled in working in diverse unionized workforce. Experience with government, regulatory, and industry codes, policies, standards and requirements involving a health care facility such as DHS, JCAHO, OSHA, hazardous and bio-hazardous waste handling, sterile cleaning procedures and infection control requirements, codes and policies.

• Five (5) years of successful experience and effective skills in directing and managing a large and widely dispersed custodial/related services operation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience and knowledge with government, regulatory, and industry codes, policies, standards, and requirements involving a healthcare facility such as DEH, CDPH, TJC, OSHA, CMS, EOC hazardous and biohazardous waste handling, sterile cleaning procedures, and infection control requirements, codes and policies.
• Have a thorough, proven understanding of procedures for the proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemotherapy, infectious/biohazard, pharmaceutical, and confidential waste streams.
• Must be proficient with MS Office and Maintenance Management systems.
• Strong organizational skills with an independent ability to set priorities and manage conflicting demands with limited supervision.
• Able to quickly learn operational needs, and work collaboratively on a fast-paced, high-functioning team.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with experience applying good judgment and discretion.

• A Bachelor's Degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP).
• Healthcare setting.
• Blood-borne pathogens and sharps disposal training.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.