Manager, Environmental Services - Full Time - Day

Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Manager, Environmental Services coordinates the daily activities for the Environmental Services department and is responsible for the direction of the supervisors to ensure an efficient and timely delivery of service to patients, family members, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities A day in the life of an Environmental Services Manager at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Manages compliance regarding all EVS and EOC regulations and standards as required by the JCAHO, EPA, OSHA, Federal, State and local governments. Schedules staff to provide coverage of all necessary assignments and adjusts allocation of resources to match ongoing changes in hospital needs (monthly, daily, hourly). Identifies future work (short and long term), plans appropriate resources, and completes tasks toward improving overall appearance levels. Assists in formulating and implementing goals and objectives for the department. Ensures procedure manuals and work schedules are current and meet all facility requirements. Maintains compliance with departmental programs such as patient surveys, quality control inspections, cycle cleaning programs, and performance improvement, among others. Performs rounds of assigned areas several times a day to check environmental conditions and correct deficiencies; observe cleaning techniques of staff and provide appropriate feedback; report all safety, plant engineering, and other problems and follow-up to ensure all issues are resolved. Coordinates receipt, distribution, completion, and follow-up of work orders. Assesses and recommends environmental improvements in cooperative agreement with Plant Engineering and other hospital department managers and staff. Assists the EVS Director in preparation of budgets for areas of responsibility. Drives team member engagement and patient experience initiatives across the department. Monitors and justifies any significant monthly variances on supplies, purchased services, or salaries and hours budget. Authorizes benefit time for staff. Updates and approves payroll. Oversees and advises topics of environmental concern including infection control, interior design, pest control, storage, sanitation, materials selection, safety, and other facility issues. Oversees and directs waste management issues including RMW, recycling, solid waste, and hazardous materials. Ensures department equipment is maintained in proper working and sanitary condition; provides direction on minor repair of department equipment. Participates in all aspects of staff training including identifying performance gaps for training topics; developing training modules to address performance issues; facilitating training sessions; and providing appropriate follow-up to ensure that staff members are utilizing skills demonstrated in training. Performs all activities relative to employee performance and behavior including interviewing and hiring, providing coaching and counseling, and employing disciplinary measures when necessary. Directs and supervises the work activities of all supervisors, ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed and enforced. Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational & Managerial Competencies. Performs other special projects and duties as assigned by the Director of EVS and/or Vice-President of Hospitality Services. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Associate degree in Business, Health Care, Hotel Management, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Housekeeping or Facilities Management. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business, Hotel Management, or related field. Computer skills, preferable Microsoft Office. Technical skills relative to housekeeping operations and janitorial equipment. Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $97,011.20 Annually Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hackensack Meridian Health