Operations Manager Environmental Services Jobs in Connecticut

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking candidates for an Environmental Services Director position at Middlesex Hospital, located in Middletown, CT. This is a management position, responsible for developing and executing Environmental Serices, Laundry and Linen Distribution solutions to meet customer needs. Responsible for servicing and/or maintaining a physical location or site to client specifications.  Manages the day to day operations of the Environmental Services (Housekeeping), Linen and Laundry Departments, including, but not limited to, overall cleanliness of the facility, patient room cleaning, bed turnaround times, floor care, trash removal and biohazardous waste handling. Drives patient satisfaction and HCAHPS scores.

COMPENSATION: The salary rate for this position is $90,000.00 to $100,000.00.  If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer.  This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.   Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.  Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.  For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.    

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Essential Functions:
   Leadership - Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance. Ensure facilities services connects to the appropriate Executional Framework. Consistently utilize the GROW Coaching model. Reward and recognize employees. Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
   Client Relationship - Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship. Deliver and model WEST as the foundation for delivering excellent customer service. Identify client needs and communicate operational progress. Develop custodial program to meet client and customer demands and specifications.
   Financial Performance - Responsible for building revenue and managing budget which includes labor, supplies, equipment and related services/materials as well as ensuring the completion and maintenance of P&L statements. Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, eliminate custom/manual reports. Understand performance metrics, data, and order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins.
   Productivity - Implement and maintain GM agenda for both labor and facilities initiatives. Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management. Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals for facilities and labor targets.
   Compliance - Facilities Services
Additional Responsibilities: 

   Plans, controls and directs all cleaning, sanitizing and waste removal functions within a healthcare facility to meet operating and financial goals, client objectives and customer needs
Leadership
   Overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of the unit
   Model key leadership behaviors and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality and service excellence for employees, clients and consumers
   Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
   Reward and recognize employees
   Identify and engage top talent and develop team members to their fullest potential within the organization
   Plan and lead team management meetings
   Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

   Requires at least 3-5 years experience in a Management role and 2+ years in an Environmental Services Director position, managing hourly and salaried employees
   Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
   Healthcare experience required; acute care hospital experience preferred
    Laundry and Linen Distribution experience preferred
    Model key leadership behaviors and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality and service excellence for employees, clients and consumers

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.