Supervisor Environmental Services

Job description

Position Summary
Leads and coordinates the duties of the Universal Services Workers on the shift, assuring continuation of ESD coverage of a clean, orderly, and aesthetically pleasing condition within the Hunterdon Medical Center.
Primary Position Responsibilities
• Acts as liaison between shifts. Makes out Supervisor’s daily report; Reviews prior shift’s report at the beginning of shift; Keeps Assistant Director and Director informed. Documents all concerns.
• Supports employee relations and development by recommending personnel actions such as changing assignments, employment, transferring and termination. Conducts the interviewing, selecting, and monitoring staff to ensure high performance. Completes introductory and annual employee reviews.
• Schedules employee’s time on/off. Makes sure all areas are covered and adjusts schedules according to census. Keeps accurate records on employees such as hours worked, call out information, and other data as requested.
• Evaluates new products and equipment, supports supply distribution and usage; includes laundering various items.
• Responsible to support all waste streams at HMC (municipal, regulated medical waste, recycling, universal and hazardous) within local, state and federal guidelines.
• Conducts orientation and training of new employees; enforces techniques learned in training; ensures employees understanding of proper PPE and promotes a safe environment at all times. Disciplines employees as necessary. Conducts in-services as appropriate. Completes documentation as required.
• Runs the department in absence of senior management; prioritizes and assigns work to employees and adjusts the schedule according to census. Assigns and follows up on work projects to be done. Ensures all patient rooms and conference rooms are ready for use.
• Submits maintenance requests for repairs as identified. Coordinates pest control issues.
• Performs inspections both Quality Control and ATP. Re-inspects area for completion of corrected items.

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)
Hospital personnel, nurses, unit secretaries, patients, volunteers, other allied health professionals.
Qualifications
Minimum Education :
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
• Certificate in CHESP, ISSA

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :
Required:
None
Preferred:
2 years experience in a health care setting
License, Registry or Certification :
Required:
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities :
Required:
None
Preferred:
• Possess a customer orientation.
• Identifies and assesses customer needs and translates those needs and expectations into operational requirements.
• Appreciates the opportunity to participate in team building exercises which will strengthen team cohesion, communication and respect.
• Is also appreciative of the concept of Quality Improvement and is willing to identify problems, make suggestions, initiate improvements and implement solutions.

Physical Demands/Work Environment
Work Environment Factors and Hazards :
• Indoor Work Environment - 2/3 and more
• Outdoor Work Environment - Up to 1/3
• Use of personal or HHS vehicle - Up to 1/3
• Working in Confined Spaces - Not Applicable
• Extensive Travel - Not Applicable
• Loud Noises - Up to 1/3
• Body Fluids - 1/3 to 2/3
• Infectious Diseases - 2/3 and more
• Pharmaceutical/Drugs - Up to 1/3
• Radiation - Up to 1/3
• Chemicals - 1/3 to 2/3
• Dust or Airborne Particles - 1/3 to 2/3
• Gas/Fumes - 1/3 to 2/3
• Machinery - 1/3 to 2/3
• Vibration - 1/3 to 2/3
• Electricity/High Voltage - Up to 1/3
• Direct Patient Care Contact (Hands on, face to face patient contact) - Up to 1/3
• Indirect Patient Care Contact (Enters patient room, no patient contact) - 2/3 and more

Physical Requirements (Activities Which Routinely Apply) :
• Talk - Not Applicable
• Hear/Listen - 2/3 and more
• Stand - 2/3 and more
• Sit - Up to 1/3
• Walk - 2/3 and more
• Bend - 1/3 to 2/3
• Climb - 1/3 to 2/3
• Stoop/Kneel/Crawl/Squat/Crouch - 1/3 to 2/3
• Reach Above Shoulder Level - Up to 1/3
• Smell - 1/3 to 2/3
• Taste - Not Applicable
• Lift - Over 50 lbs
• Carry - Up to 50 lbs
• Manipulate Foot Controls or Pedals - Over 50 lbs

Position Requires Use of Hands For :
• Typing/Keyboard/Mouse - 1-3 Hours
• Writing - 1-3 Hours
• Repetitive Movement - 3-5 hours
• Fine Manipulation - 1-3 Hours
• Simple Grasping - 1-3 Hours
• Firm Grasping - 1-3 Hours
• Twisting/Turning - 1-3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling - 1-3 Hours
• Feeling/Handle - 1-3 Hours
• Driving - 1-3 Hours

Visual Abilities
• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) - 2/3 and more
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) - 2/3 and more
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) - 2/3 and more
• Peripheral Vision (ability of observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) - 2/3 and more
• Depth Perception (three dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) - 2/3 and more
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) - 2/3 and more

Hearing Abilities - Hear/Listen
• Ability to hear alarms on equipment - 2/3 and more
• Ability to hear client calls - 2/3 and more
• Ability to hear instructions from Physician/Co-Workers - 2/3 and more

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.
The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).