Assistant Manager, Environmental Services at University Hospital, Newark NJ

Newark, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

97834.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Management Oversight, Continuous Improvement, Staff Leadership, Business Decisions, Departmental Policies, Staffing Levels, Human Resources, Staff Development, Performance Evaluation, Training, Regulatory Compliance, Work Schedules, Auditing, Inspecting, MS Office Proficiency

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview About the Role The Assistant Manager Environmental Services will assist the Director Environmental Services to provide leadership, direction, and management oversight for continuous improvement of EVS operations within University Hospital. Provides staff leadership and makes sound business decisions in support of the hospital’s mission and vision. Assists the Director Environmental Services with the day-to-day operations of the department and ensures a consistently high level of cleanliness. This is a second or third shift position. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Assists the Director Environmental Services to maintain the necessary and required resources for the environmental services department and provides recommendations for staffing levels, products, and equipment. Assists the Director Environmental Services in the development of departmental policies, processes, and implementation. In conjunction with University Hospital Human Resources, completes all human resources responsibilities for interviewing, hiring, managing, staff development, corrective actions and/or disciplining of employees according to the union contract. Prepares annual employee performance evaluation reports. With the Assistant Manager Environmental Services (Training), ensures staff training and development is compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory requirements. In conjunction with the Assistant Manager Environmental Services (Training), develops and implements an orientation/staff development program for new hires. Establishes work schedules, work assignments and assigns hours to ensure adequate service to all areas of responsibility. Oversees maintenance of employee time sheets and ensures submission to Payroll. Assists the Director Environmental Services with all quality and performance improvement initiatives regarding training, auditing, inspecting, rounding. Makes recommendations as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications What You’ll Bring Associate’s degree required, plus four (4) years of experience in environmental services, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting required, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience required. Must have excellent organizational, customer service, interpersonal and communication skills. Must be proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to understand and put into action basic infection control procedures. Ability to handle and mix chemicals safely and properly. Demonstrated ability to promote a work environment that fosters positive energy, creativity, and teamwork among colleagues across all functional areas. This is a second or third shift position. Must be able to work every other weekend and holidays. Additional related experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis. What We Offer Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Pension Plan Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law) In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is $65,222.00 - $97,834.00. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs. About Us University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation. Apply Today We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager of Environmental Services supports the Director by providing leadership and management oversight for continuous improvement of EVS operations, ensuring a consistently high level of cleanliness across the hospital. This role involves assisting with day-to-day operations, managing human resources functions like hiring and discipline according to the union contract, and overseeing staff training compliance.