Environmental Services Manager Jobs in Decatur, GA

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Plans, directs, manages, coordinates and monitors activities and operations of the Environmental Services.
• Department including management of staff and assigned projects.
• Develops and implements strategic goals and objectives.
• Performs other related duties as required Prepares department budget data; monitors expenditures and prepares financial reports.
• Serves as liaison to supply, chemical, and equipment vendors and evaluates and selects products and services.
• Participates in developing departmental goals and objectives/policies and procedures.
• Meets with other staff members to discuss progress and to develop future courses of action.
• Administers and monitors compliance to departmental policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
• Manages staff and employee performance.
• Resolves Human resource-related issues, determines staffing needs, interviews and hires staff.
• Provides on-going performance feedback, addresses problems, orients and trains employees, verifies competency and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills.
• Determines disciplinary, termination and salary actions. Directs and monitors workflow.
• Supervises and coordinates staff schedules and special events coverage for custodial staff.
• Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
• Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Maintains records and files of and reviews work schedules, inspection forms, cleaning and equipment records, work orders, and other operations records completed by supervisory personnel.
• Monitors staff adherence to established safety standards.
• Takes the necessary precautions, in keeping with OSHA standards and other applicable federal and state regulations, when working with hazardous chemicals and materials and power equipment.
• Uses personal protective equipment as required.
• Responds to hazardous chemical/waste spills when on duty and by telephone when off duty if contacted.
• Establishes a prescribed level of cleanliness that must be achieved and maintained and ensures adherence through inspections and evaluations.
• Takes action to correct deficiencies.
• Participates in committee meetings and is directly responsible for the hospital's infectious and hazardous wastes programs, the paper recycling program, and computerized management system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree.
• Seven years previous experience of which two years are in a supervisory role.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.