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Are you ready to advance your career? UPMC Mercy is seeking a Supervisor to join its Environmental Services Team!

In this position, you will supervise and coordinate the activities of Lead Persons, Floor & Project Technicians, and Housekeepers engaged in cleaning and maintaining the premises of UPMC. You will assign tasks to workers and inspect completed work for conformance to standards. You will also oversee the distribution of supplies and equipment, and resolve employee problems or refer matters to the Operations Manager.

This full-time role will work the 2nd or evening shift. The hours are 2:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M., and there will be rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

Responsibilities:

+ Discharges in the area of responsibility are completed within one hour from the time it is assigned.

+ Attend all mandatory departmental and hospital in-services.

+ Daily contact with head nurses and/or unit clerks to discuss opportunities.

+ Provide all legitimate requests within the facility are met immediately, giving the department a high reputation for service.

+ Present the department in a positive manner to patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel.

+ Submit work orders for all applicable maintenance repairs in the area of responsibility.

+ Check assigned areas regularly to ensure personnel are performing work and following their work schedule. React appropriately to noted observations and reinforce behavior through either praise or corrective action.

+ Ensure that sufficient supplies and equipment are available.

+ Complete supervisor's Development Program. Prepare sign-in sheets at least one week in advance. Start the shift on time and arrange to have adequate coverage at all times by using personnel effectively. Ensure that all chemicals and solutions are in properly labeled containers at all times. Oversee Lead Housekeepers, Housekeepers, and Floor and Project Technicians. Ability to work under pressure in difficult situations that arise. Prepare administrative and employee documentation, monitor employee records and performance, establish deadlines, or respond in an efficient and timely manner. Make recommendations for, and assist with, corrective action under the guidance of the Operations Manager. Approve PTO assigned staff within departmental guidelines.

+ Carry and answer a 24-hour pager.

+ Perform assigned duties in case of internal and external disasters, fires/drills.

+ Act as a liaison between all shifts with no noted communication problems.

+ Complete a minimum of 5 inspections daily utilizing Pocket PC Technology.

+ Equipment is kept clean at all times and in good running order.

+ Inspect 10% of all discharges when assigned to patient areas.

+ HS Diploma/GED required

+ 3 years relevant experience required

+ 1 year relevant leadership experience required

+ Knowledge and familiarity with chemical use and dilution rates.

+ Basic computer knowledge to include familiarity with MS Office.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran