We are currently looking for a(n) Manager Environmental Services Technician-WWH located at the Hastings Hospital.

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Environmental Services Technician ensures health services facilities maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation. This role develops and implements policies and procedures that meet regulatory compliance and patient expectations. The Manager provides overall leadership while providing deep understanding of environmental services protocols and is committed to promoting hygienic environments for patients and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOversees team of Environmental Service Technicians, providing guidance and training. Fosters a positive and collaborative team environment that encourages professionalism and growth. Develops, implements, and maintains environmental services policies and procedures. Ensures all environmental services operations comply with health services policies. Conducts regular inspections and audits of work areas to evaluate cleanliness and compliance. Serves as the main point of contact for environmental services-related inquiries and issues, working to resolve them promptly. Promotes ongoing education and professional development opportunities for environmental service technicians. Stays current with new technologies, cleaning procedures, and best practices within the industry. Other duties as assigned. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITYComprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles. Performs complex tasks typically following established processes. Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures but may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change. Will supervise up to 8 subordinate Supervisors who oversee up to 80 total employees.

QUALIFICATIONSHS

Diploma or GED required. Two (2) years of experience required. COMPETENCIESAbility to work as part of a team. Decision-making skills. Leadership skills. Oral and written communication skills. Technical expertise. Project management skills. Design expertise. Planning skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMust obtain DOT Regulated Medical Waste Training Certification within sixty (60) days of hire and maintain throughout employment. Must obtain Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) or T-CHEST Certification within ninety (90) days of hire and maintain throughout employment. May be required to possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. OTHER REQUIREMENTSThe employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG&'s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).