Job Abstract

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Services (Housekeeping) Supervisor for the Environmental Services Department at Morristown Medical Center. Required hours vary, including weekends and on-call.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Arrange with the Environmental Services Manager for any special activity functions such as Auditoriums and other set-up etc.
• Receives work assignments from the Manager.
• Establishes daily work schedule for the staff along with the Manager for special and routine assignments.
• Assigns duties to the staff, issues supplies and equipment, and inspects completed work.
• Works with the staff.
• Maintains established standards of cleanliness within patient and other hospital areas.
• Trains employees by demonstrating use of cleaning material and equipment; explains methods of cleaning and most economical use of materials and manpower.
• Participates in the performance appraisal of employees as well as personnel actions (i.e. hours changes, termination's, salary changes, etc.).
• Applies knowledge of all job assignments and cleaning procedures and use of equipment in the work assignment.
• Applies a knowledge of isolation techniques and follows up to assure that sanitation and safety regulations are followed.
• Coordinates the removal of trash from grounds and entrances and inspects these areas daily.
• Reports the need for repairs and maintenance. Follows up for completion.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree a plus.
• To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to bend/lift/push/pull at least 50lbs.
• Must be able to be on your feet for an extended period of time.

Relevant Experience:

• Great customer service/people skills preferred.
• 1-2 years of hospital housekeeping experience/worked as a hospital housekeeper preferred.
• 2-3 years of housekeeping supervisory/management experience in an acute care hospital environment preferred.
• Strong computer (Excel, Word and Power Point) skills a must.