Director of Environmental Services

at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Department: Environmental Services Job Code: 8107
Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email.
Standard Job Description
Job Summary
The Director of Environmental Services is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment supporting Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS). Reviews productivity, quality control, and operating reports in effort to enhance workflow efficiency throughout CCHHS. Works with engineering and maintenance staff to develop preventable maintenance programs.
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining
? Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
? Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Discipline
? Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
? Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
? Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Supervision
? Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
? Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Management
? Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success
? Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
? Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
? Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Typical Duties
? Directs and manages the day-to-day performance of housekeeping and custodial staff in an effort to provide quality services and operational efficiency
? Develops, implements, and enforces strategic plans and goals in an effort to continuously maintain a clean and sanitary environment
? Ensures compliance with infection prevention, safety, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Joint Commission, and regulatory standards
? Interviews, hires, and trains new staff members
? Conducts employee performance evaluations and takes disciplinary action when needed in accordance to CCHHS policy and procedures
? Reviews productivity, quality control, and operating reports
? Works to plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and create more effective utilization of labor and materials
? Maintains and implements sanitary, safety conditions, and training to adhere to auditing procedures and statutory regulations
? Performs routine safety audits and inspections throughout various CCHHS locations
? Conducts safety training and works with staff to ensure proper safety techniques are enforced on a daily basis
? Communicates to staff any changes or updates to workplace processes and maintenance schedules; provides guidance on projects and other assigned tasks
? Develops working relationships with external venders and consultants to support operational efficiency
? Monitors and maintains inventory and supply levels to prevent shortages; authorizes purchases and distribution of materials as needed
? Ensures compliance with all contract obligations
? Prepares, monitors, and manages departmental budget to ensure the department operated in compliance with allocated funding
? Complies with local, state, and federal legal requirements
? Develops safety reports and advises management and staff of needed actions
? Participates in Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Quality Improvement, and other committees
? Conducts staff meetings with management and participates in department meetings to discuss operational goals
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Executive Director of Facilities
Minimum Qualifications
? Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
? Five (5) years of full-time work experience as a Director of Environmental Services in a healthcare system consisting of 400 beds or more
? Prior full-time work experience utilizing Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) guidelines in prevention of safety and health hazards (i.e. clean-up a chemical spill using proper gloves and/or mask, using proper lifting... For full info follow application link.

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