The University of Iowa Health Care department of Environmental Services is seeking a Management Services Manager to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of Environmental Services at the North Liberty Campus Hospital.
Duties Include:
Coordinates and oversees facility functions and activities including cleaning, environmental quality, set up for special functions, event preparation, contracted and in-house cleaning services such as waste management and cleaning.
Orients and trains new and/or transferring employee(s) to the department cleaning methods and department/hospital policies and procedures.
Evaluates employee performance, coaches, facilitates work unit or team activities and conducts or recommends disciplinary actions, promotions, and terminations.
Schedules, directs, and inspects daily work activities of employees.
Assists in planning and revision of departmental policies and procedures to include evaluation and recommendation of supplies and equipment.
Develops and creates new ways to address customer service issues both with staff and departmentally.
Ensures staff compliance with State of Iowa, Iowa Department of Public Health, State Board of Regents, OSHA and regulatory requirements for Hepatitis B (HBV) and Standard Precautions for the education, training and work practices.
Conducts department competency/performance review according to departmental/University guidelines.
Holds employee meetings on a regular basis to include formal training.
Interview applicants and recommends candidates for appointment.
Performs, recommends, and documents counseling and progressive discipline of employees.
Prepares and maintains records and reports.
Ability to work alongside employees with the collective goal of an excellent environmental outcome.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Responds to customer complaints and requests from external departments related to the delivery and improvement of a broad scope of services.
Communicates with Senior Leadership
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Flexible hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Considerable (3-5 years) management experience
Considerable (3-5 years) of custodial experience
Proficiency in computer software applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience with time management (i.e. setting priorities and managing multiple demands effectively)
Considerable (5+ years) experience in customer service driven environment
Minimum (2+ years) management experience working in a health care setting
Ability to move up to 50 pounds
Desirable Qualifications
Prior experience working in a large (500 + bed) academic medical facility
Knowledge of the full spectrum of facilities management activities; ability to maintain, care for and develop commercial and physical facilities
Ability to plan, mobilize and distribute resources to fulfill business objective and plans, may require ability to plan and administer a budget
Certification of Mastery of Infection Prevention (CMIP)
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days or until position is filled.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
For additional questions, contact Sam Miller at Samantha-j-miller@uiowa.edu
