Environmental Services Manager – East Campus – 139425

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of Director and Assistant Director, Environmental Services, the Manager, Environmental Services is responsible for administering policies, procedures and programs to improve operational performance; implementing a continuous quality improvement program; overall day-to-day supervision of departmental operations (with the assistance of the supervisors, lead custodians and staff) implementing technical training programs for supervisors and staff assisting with a full range of personnel and labor relations activities, including recruitment, hiring, evaluations, staff development, and discipline; overseeing quality control measures, procurement of equipment and supplies; maintenance of required record-keeping systems.

The EVS Manager meets regularly with the Environmental Services staff to review departmental policies and practices with a view toward continual process improvement. Proven operations experience and success at a supervisory level: demonstrated oral and written communication skills; professional appearance and demeanor, the ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives; and technical experience in an hospital or similar facility. Skilled in working in diverse unionized workforce. Experience with government, regulatory, and industry codes, policies, standards and requirements involving a health care facility such as DHS, JCAHO, OSHA, hazardous and bio-hazardous waste handling, sterile cleaning procedures and infection control requirements, codes and policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years of successful experience and effective skills in directing and managing a large and widely dispersed custodial/related services operation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience and knowledge with government, regulatory, and industry codes, policies, standards, and requirements involving a healthcare facility such as DEH, CDPH, TJC, OSHA, CMS, EOC hazardous and biohazardous waste handling, sterile cleaning procedures, and infection control requirements, codes and policies.
• Have a thorough, proven understanding of procedures for the proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemotherapy, infectious/biohazard, pharmaceutical, and confidential waste streams.
• Must be proficient with MS Office and Maintenance Management systems.
• Strong organizational skills with an independent ability to set priorities and manage conflicting demands with limited supervision.
• Able to quickly learn operational needs, and work collaboratively on a fast-paced, high-functioning team.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with experience applying good judgment and discretion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP).
• Healthcare setting.
• Blood-borne pathogens and sharps disposal training.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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Misconduct Disclosure requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace