Team Lead Environmental Svcs

SUMMARY:The Team Lead Environmental Services assists the Supervisor and Operations Manager in maintaining ahigh qualitystandard by keeping him/her informed on the condition of all assigned areas and by training supervising and motivating the environmental services personnel to be sure all schedules are completed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diplomaGEDor equivalent experience. Ability to perform the position*s essential functions. Communication skills and language competency sufficient to provide instruction and training as described.

Knowledge of department functionsin order toassess user needs determine and set priorities evaluate effectiveness and recommend changes to policies and procedures.

Knowledge of personal computers.

Must have a good driving recordmeetand maintain the appropriate and valid driver licenses in order to operate motor vehicles as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations in accordance with the Lifespan Fleet Risk Control Policy.

One to two years of leadership experience and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with departments in discussing needs and resolving problems and complaints and to coordinate and direct activities of small group of service personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Environmental Transport and Laundry Services experience is preferred.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (5-10 lines)

Performs the duties of an ESD/Project worker as outlined in the job description.

Accepts responsibility for a limited area shift or task as assigned (duty list)

Continuously checks assigned areas to be sure work is being done properly and that personal are following schedules (duty list)

Reports any pertinent information to the Supervisor as itoccurs

Instills a service-minded approach to all tasks performed by ESD staff by demonstrating a personal enthusiasm and team spirit.

Motivates staff by communicating areas done well and areas needing improvement.

Retrains environmental service personnel as directed by the ESD management.

Recommends and observes staff coverage at all timesby using personnel efficiently.

Inspects equipment daily to maintain it in clean condition and in good repair.

Maintains good public relations with all patientsfacilityand staff personnel.

Assumes responsibility for work area in the absence of the Supervisor.

Assumes responsibility for the quality standard in his/her area.

Assists with training and orientation of new employees and provides functional guidelines on a day-to-day basis.

Assists with work-related problems counsels coaches may suspend employees for remainder of a shift in the absence of a supervisor.

Performs quality control inspections (room inspections competencies black light etc.).

Performs patient interviews in designatedareas.Ensuresthat all employees perform duties in a safe and timely manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Oversees activities for up to 40 FTE*s.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals physicians*officesand ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing. Continuous walkingstandingand bending. Frequent heavy lifting. Exposure to varying degrees of heat and cold lint and unpleasant odors in work area.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor/Site Manager where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.

BENEFITS:

For qualifyingpositionswe offer:

Competitive pay and paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K match

Education Assistance and Reimbursement

Wellness programs and more!

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Miriam Hospital Providence RI

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3

Union:Non Union