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Buckeye Terrace is seeking to hire a Ful Time Housekeeping manager.

Position Summary:

The Director of Housekeeping is responsible for the planning, organization, development, and direction of the overall operation of the Housekeeping Unit in accordance with direction from the Administrator .Perform work duties in accordance with company policies, federal and state laws, local standards and guidelines, OSHA, and other applicable regulations. To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Essential Functions:

+ Maintains supplies and materials as required in sufficient quantity for proper use.

+ Performs daily rounds and spot checks of all areas of the facility and evaluated the performance of the staff.

+ Supervises and develops staff competencies through on the job training and demonstrative techniques.

+ Orients new personnel to company and facility operational formats, policies, and procedures.

+ Keep upper management aware of all-important events, changes, and problems within the department or those that effect the department.

+ Maintains time schedules, staff schedules, in-service records, and all appropriate documentation required by company policies and State and Federal guidelines.

+ Provides evaluations on staff members at appropriate dates based upon employment status, carries out any and all disciplinary procedures and supervises training sessions necessary to increase productivity and job knowledge.

+ Attends weekly administrative meetings as required by the individual facility and relay pertinent information to any and all staff members as is deemed necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

+ The ability to articulate details of various job categories within the department in a manner that will provide open lines of communication between staff and the Executive Housekeeper.

+ Working knowledge of all job classifications and the duties thereof. The ability to perform the necessary job duties of all positions for which the Director of Laundry Operations is responsible.

+ The ability to provide positive leadership to staff demonstrated by a willingness to participate, where necessary, in their day to day functions.

+ The ability to communicate clearly with upper management, employees, facility staff, department heads within the facility and your building Administrator.

+ The ability to handle and mix various chemicals safely and properly.

+ The flexibility to be available to the facility on an on-call around the clock basis in the event of an emergency situation.

+ Perform large volumes of work with high degree of accuracy.

+ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in writing.

+ The ability to convey information clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.

+ The ability to plan, manage and organize multiple priorities

+ Basic mechanical ability is a plus

Education & Experience:

+ The ability to read, write, and speak English is essential.

+ No formal education is required. A high-school diploma is desirable. Some college is helpful.

+ Previous experience in the Environmental Services industry is essential, and on- site training and orientation will be provided.

+ The ability to provide and follow oral, written, and verbal instructions is vital.

+ The ability to work in a healthcare environment and conduct themselves professionally and appropriately as required.

+ Directors are also subject to health standards required by the facility in which they are assigned.