Environmental Services (EVS) Manager

Environmental Services (EVS) Manager

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Benefits:

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded.  In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including:

• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
• Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
• Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Share your talents in providing effective leadership and oversight of a busy service department, ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the mission and goals of the health system.  We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!    

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) years supervisory experience and three (3) years in environmental service or another health care related service department preferred.
• Licenses/Certification: The Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification must be initiated within one year of hire

Responsibilities:

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services.  As the leader of the Environmental Services Team you will:

• Coordinate and supervise the overall cleaning of all interior areas on all GVH owned/leased facilities. Leads staff in achieving a safe, clean, and pleasant environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Maintain a high level of cleanliness & safety throughout facility grounds. Prepares, maintains and documents cleaning schedules for staff.
• Complete recruiting, interviewing, training, coaching, evaluating, and managing performance, to maintain competent staff in adequate numbers
• Manage all quality improvement initiatives regarding training, auditing, inspecting, rounding, and make recommendations as needed.
• Collaborate with the VP of Operations to establish dashboard metrics to track operations and improvement initiatives
• Maintain inventory control of equipment and supplies. Maintain all EVS equipment in proper working order. Assign equipment to staff; monitor daily equipment use, cleaning & maintenance. Ensure that all equipment is clean and in working condition at all times
• Facilitate monthly departmental staff meetings and development / training courses. Provide individual guidance & motivation to employees to ensure an engaged workforce.
• Takes a customer centered approach when addressing the needs of and interacting with patients, visitors, guests, team members and other health care workers
• Participate in Performance Improvement and professional development activities. Review patient satisfaction data monthly to ensure and maintain excellence in cleanliness of hospital and experience of patients.
• Prepares and manages annual operating budget; participates in capital expense budget planning. Maintains expenses within budget during year.

 Compensation: $28.64 - $35.80/hr, depending on experience.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally (1-33%) Sitting, crouching/squatting, stooping

Frequently (34-66%) Standing, walking, change position, reach, reach across midline, handing, pinching, stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs)

Continuously (37-100%) - Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Salary : $29 - $250