Job Overview

Direct the daily operational activities of housekeeping employees.

Essential Functions

• Supervise all activities of housekeeping staff assigned to a designated shift.
• Develop procedures and standards for housekeeping program; review and evaluate program.
• Perform testing procedures requested by Infection Control.
• Administer and monitor quality assurance program; observe and report needs for repair or refurbishing.
• Prepare reports.
• Assist in budgetary preparation and planning.
• Maintain inventory control system; approve supply and repair requests.
• Serve as liaison with ancillary units.
• Prepare and submit maintenance requests forms to Facilities Management, maintains a log of requests and follows up on incomplete requests.
• Direct the selection, bidding, ordering and placement of furniture, equipment and other supplies for new buildings and renovations.
• Supervise all staff and material moves working with contract movers to ensure quality and efficiency.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in industrial or institutional housekeeping.
• May also require one (1) year supervision.