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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
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Location
Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
College/Department Information
Providing the highest level of quality service in a responsive and efficient manner to the entire university community while creating and caring for a physical environment in which those who seek knowledge, enlightenment and well-being enjoy successful, productive, and fulfilled lives. Facilities Services Division provides quality customer service by maintaining a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing environment in which students, faculty, and staff can function and accomplish their educational objectives and by supporting a patient care culture that continuously improves. Facilities Services' responsibilities include Interior and Exterior Facilities Support, Construction, Space Management, and Environmental Services.
Job Summary
Supervises an area of responsibility for the EVS department; ensures a consistently high level of cleanliness, environmental hygiene and aesthetics of campus facilities are maintained in support of clinical, research and educational initiatives on Augusta University Campuses. This position also is responsible for daily oversight of regulatory standards, assigned onsite department operations and collaboration with other management and supervisory team members to support the department in its daily functions. Demonstrates working knowledge of the cleaning and disinfection principles and requirements, proper chemical, equipment usage, and maintenance of furniture, furnishings, interior finishes etc. for all areas of responsibility.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supervises the necessary resources needed for the Environmental Services department under their control and makes recommendations to hiring, promoting and annual staff performance reviews.
Administer employee disciplinary actions as required and provide coaching as appropriate to subordinate EVS staff.
Prepares work and time schedules, under the direction of the Manager, coordinating vacation and holiday time and reviewing daily adjustments in the work schedule. Performs duties as time approver for subordinate staff.
Provides inventory, usage data, and ordering of consumable supplies and equipment repairs for assigned areas.
Adheres to all organizational safety, risk management, and infection control and prevention standards. Follow-up on customer service issues and ensure timely resolution.
Performs quality assurance initiatives under direction of EVS manager. Conducts inspection activities to ensure cleanliness and environmental hygiene in all areas assigned. Prepares necessary reporting to manager(s) and document results via existing data platforms.
Schedule cleaning tasks, plan work schedules and job duties in campus buildings to maintain a high level of cleanliness consistent with APPA standards and provide support and oversight for event setups in their assigned facilities.
Assist in event set up and breakdown and performs other EVS department related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization AND 3 years of supervisory or management experience
WITH
At least 1 year experience as an EVS technician/housekeeper
Other Required Qualifications
A valid driver's license required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field e.g. management, business, occupational safety and health etc., or 5 years experience as a supervisor or manager in a housekeeping setting.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Additionally, this position will interact with varying levels of Augusta University Faculty, Staff and Students, and is responsible for promoting a customer friendly professional environment and providing superior service as part of their duties. Employees in this role shall be skilled in supporting and motivating staff at the hourly level and demonstrate organization and planning skills as well as have the ability to interpret and follow technical instructions. Position shall demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of institutional cleaning to include maintenance of various flooring systems throughout the University. Must be able to work with limited supervision. Collaborates with the EVS managers and director to establish dashboard metrics to track operations, improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned.
Position requires effective oral and written communication skills, manual dexterity, ability to hear and smell, color discrimination and ability to recall from memory.
KNOWLEDGE
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Skilled in supporting and motivating staff at the hourly level and possess organization and planning skills.
Must have the ability to interpret and follow technical instructions.
Must have knowledge of commercial cleaning processes and associated equipment and the ability to assess the EVS operation in their assigned areas.
SKILLS
Approve absence requests.
Administer employee disciplinary actions.
Provide coaching as appropriate to EVS techs and leads.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days: Monday - Friday
Pay Band: 8
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 8/12/26 Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Driver's License Statement
The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.
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