Housekeeping Group Leader

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• Possess a thorough understanding of ESA, Floor Tech, and Project Worker duties and perform these tasks as needed to support the team
• Conduct regular tours of assigned work areas to monitor staff performance, ensuring tasks are completed according to training, quality standards, and patient throughput requirements
• Prepare detailed written inspection reports for assigned areas to support the department's quality assurance program and help identify areas for improvement
• Assist supervisors with staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage and efficient workflow
• Schedule, supervise, and actively participate with staff in moving furniture, equipment, and supplies safely and efficiently
• Train and mentor new and existing employees, providing close supervision to new staff until they meet department standards
• Maintain working knowledge of all housekeeping equipment and chemicals, ensuring proper use and upkeep to maximize safety and effectiveness
• Enforce safety guidelines consistently, including proper PPE use, safe chemical handling, floor care equipment operation, linen/waste cart management, and furniture moving procedures
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to handling, transporting, and packaging of regulated medical waste, municipal waste, linens, and confidential paper
• Monitor and verify completion of required logs and paperwork associated with daily housekeeping tasks and department protocols
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of and adherence to departmental policies and procedures, leading by example for the team
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall housekeeping operations and departmental goals

Minimum Required:

• High school diploma, GED, or five (5) years Housekeeping experience. Experienced with project work (floor care/carpet care, cleaning), both performing and overseeing.

Preferred:

• Previous Group Leader/supervisory experience.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in areas requiring close collaboration with other employees, typically in air‐conditioned or heated environments. Employees must be physically and mentally capable of completing assignments safely and effectively without posing hazards to themselves or others. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, lifting, pushing, or pulling a minimum of 75 pounds, and climbing ladders when needed.
• Daily duties involve wearing personal protective equipment and handling chemicals and Regulated Medical Waste. The position includes repetitive motions and requires physical strength to move furniture using appropriate equipment, operate various battery‐operated and electric floor care machines, and transport hospital beds along with large carts of waste and soiled linens through hospital corridors.

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HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

• Non Clinical ‐ Access to patient demographics/insurance information ‐ Level 1

Staff Supervised

• Can supervise up to 20 staff to include:
• Environmental Service Aides
• Floor Techs
• Project Workers