Environmental Services Floor Foreperson

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Job description

Pay Rate:
24.00

Telecommute Status:
Onsite

Announcement:
PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Description:
PRIDE Industries

Job Description

Job: Environmental Services Floor Foreperson

Job Code: L33 - CD-EnvSvcs Floor Foreprsn

HR Title Group: Hospital Housekeeping

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date: March 2021

SUPERVISES:
There are no direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, the Environmental Services Floor Foreperson maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures of a healthcare facility. Employees in this job class coordinate staff in a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways and other assigned areas of the facility and distribute and track clean Microfiber to user departments and maintain stock levels on nursing floors. This job class requires the ability to follow standard hospital housekeeping practices and procedures and the ability to comply with regulatory requirements in a healthcare facility.

TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. Coordinates, directs, and monitors assigned EVS Technicians to perform environmental services with emphasis on Infection Control.

2. Maintains professional relationship with site Point of Contact (POCs),such as unit Custody Officer(s) and medical staff, assuring services are being performed in accordance with contract, and resolving any problems with services.

3. Schedules and prioritizes tasks, and ensures adherence to procedures, regulations and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.

4. Attends regularly scheduled staff, leadership, committee, and offsite meetings. Prepares agendas, rosters, and presentation materials for various meetings.

5. Trains and observes current and new EVS staff ensuring proper use of procedures, processes, equipment, and supplies.

6. Works alongside EVS Technicians toward fulfillment of contractual responsibilities.

7. Ensures all required paperwork in somplete, accurate, and signed.

8. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•Six (6) months to one year of experience in custodial services and/or building maintenance, including lead responsibilities.

•Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or physical challenges, preferred;

•Knowledge of Cal OSHA and OSHA occupational safety regulations;

•Knowledge of departmental operations and procedures, and organizational policies;

•Knowledge of specialized departmental custodial services equipment.

•Computer literacy including skill to operate word processing, spreadsheet, Internet, and presentation software applications;

•Ability to train employees in proper departmental practices and procedures, including safety and proper use of tools and equipment.

•Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and to present information and respond to questions from clients, customers and others;

•Human relations skills to build effective working relationships with staff, customers, and others;

•Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation;

•Mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

•Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities;

•Demonstrated leadership, organizational, reasoning, and analytical skills.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the ability to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising the employee's health and well-being or that of their co-workers or inmates.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED:

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:

Not Applicable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Maneuvering in and around the worksite

• Standing and walking

• Bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping

• Lifting boxes or equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, and up to 50 pounds occasionally

• Pushing or pulling objects such as vacuums, carts, mops, etc.

• May be required to push/pull equipment weighing up to 70 pounds

• Grasping both small & large objects

• Climbing ladders and/or step stools

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a prison healthcare facility with specialized needs for security and environmental control. Employees may be required to work confined space, and in aseptic areas with exposure to dirt, dust, odors, toxic chemicals, and infectious disease; and will work in high security areas with protocols. Employees may also be exposed to, depending on the weather, elements such as wind, rain, cold, and heat. Employees may be required to work in excess of 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours per week.

DISCLAIMER:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at .PRIDE Industries is a VEVRAA federal contractor committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Visit our website to learn more!

PRIDE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.

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