Environmental Services (Evs) - Second Shift Supervisor (Program Coordinator I)

Tewksbury Hospital under the Department of Public Health (DPH), a 370 bed Joint Commission accredited hospital is currently hiring for the position of   Environmental Services (EVS) Shift Supervisor (Program Coordinator I).   This is a working supervisory position, 37.5 hours per week,  2nd shift  (3:30 p.m.- 12:00 a.m.), days off Sunday/Monday.  The hospital provides a broad treatment of care and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses.  The ideal candidate will possess prior Environmental Services supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.

This is a working supervisor position.  Assist the Director of Environmental Services with managing the day-to-day operations of the Housekeeping for the main healthcare facility and other support programs on campus.  Mandatory to participate in training required to meet the facility policy/procedure, TJC, CMS, and other regulatory agency including ensuring EVS meets all required infection control standards for a healthcare facility.

Duties and Responsibilities (these are general summary and not all inclusive):

• Assist the Director of Environmental Services with managing and directing the operations of the Housekeeping Department for the main healthcare facility consisting of a square footage of 650,000 and another 150,000 of square footage of support programs on campus.
• Provides EVS departmental orientation and retraining annually or as necessary.
• Inspects and evaluates physical condition of facility to ensure departmental compliance with TJC, CMS, Infection Control standards and regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Plans staff scheduling of the day-to-day activities, project work, and emergency clean-up situations.
• Participates in the interviewing, reference checking, selection, hiring, and staffing process.
• Participates in personnel issues and disciplinary actions.
• Responsible for EPRS process for the Housekeeping and Laundry Department following established policies/procedures.
• Responsible for training direct reporting staff and ensuring that their staff is properly trained.
• Participates in the maintaining and updating of policies and procedures for the Housekeeping Department.
• Participates in purchasing and reviewing of products and equipment for the Housekeeping Department.
• Participates on behalf of the Director of Environmental Services on hospital committees and other meetings as assigned.
• Involves computer work; must be proficient in Microsoft Programs.
• Performs other work-related tasks as assigned and operationally necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior EVS supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

About Tewksbury Hospital:

Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services, including a physician on site all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic. 

Learn more about our important work: https://www.mass.gov/locations/tewksbury-hospital

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

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MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.*

II. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

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Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.