Housekeeping Supervisor

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Supervises the daily activities of environmental services associates in assigned areas, acting as a liaison between environmental services associates and management to ensure service excellence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Three (3) year of housekeeping experience with one (1) year previous supervisory duties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• 1. Assigns and coordinates the department workflow and inspects work to ensure that standards are met.
• 2. Schedules staff shifts, may perform housekeeping duties in instance of staff shortage
• 3. Investigates and addresses complaints regarding poor housekeeping service.
• 4. Provides training to the housekeeping staff and maintain staffing levels within budget.
• 5. Regularly takes inventory of cleaning supplies and ordering stock as needed.

6. Suggests ways to increase productivity through the use of labor saving equipment or supplies.

7. Assists in personnel matters within department.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must have physical ability to perform cleaning tasks such as mopping, reaching and bending and operating floor equipment such as vacuum cleaners, autoscrubbers, buffers, etc.

2. Must meet Department of Labor's Heavy Duty Standard.

3. Capable of wearing appropriate PPE for an extended period of time

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning chemicals.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• 2. Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• 3. Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of assigned areas, necessary supplies and equipment
• 4. Must be able to read and follow written work assignments.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center:

612 BMC Environmental Services

Address:

2500 Hospital Drive

Martinsburg

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.