Hospital Custodian Supervisor 2 (100% Fte, Nights)

Job Description

HOSPITAL CUSTODIAN SUPERVISOR 2 (100% FTE, NIGHTS)

Req #: 235265 Department: HARBORVIEW - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date: 07/03/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 07/26/2024 Salary: $4,528 - $6,479 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: Permanent Night Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here. Harborview Medical Center - Environmental Services has an outstanding opportunity to hire a HOSPITAL CUSTODIAN SUPERVISOR 2.
WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time, 100% FTE, Night Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Supervise a staff of at least 25 custodians and one Custodial Supervisor; train subordinates and performs administrative responsibilities such as recommending supply levels, staffing levels, staff training requirements, and department policies and procedures

Be a part of a team dedicated to supporting UW Medicine where Patients Are First

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This role has an emphasis on floor re-finishing and maintenance oversight and, when necessary, ensure hands-on completion of floor care assignments. Oversight includes developing maintenance schedules, inspecting work for quality, and maintaining training and safe operating standards.

Coach, develop, and support Custodians’ learning and growth within the EVS Department. Work closely with staff on a daily basis to ensure quality and safety standards are met and that staff have the tools and supplies they need. Oversee and ensure completion of annual staff training requirements.

Inspect assigned buildings/areas to determine cleaning and staffing needs. Analyze workloads and assign work to staff, with a focus on inpatient discharge and Operating Room turnover times, a key component of the supervisor’s responsibilities.

Build and maintain a project calendar for weekly/monthly assignments. Supervise project progress. Maintain audit logs.

Conduct safety meetings. Enforce safety rules and regulations. Monitor staff compliance with safety requirements, including hand hygiene, retrain as needed, and report findings to the Operations Manager. Identify, report, and take corrective action to resolve potential safety hazards. Investigate accidents and complete incident reports in the hospital’s reporting system.

Oversee the ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) testing program. We use this technology to make sure our Surgery Department, Emergency Department, and Inpatient areas are cleaned correctly by swab-testing touch areas to ensure they are germ-free.

Perform UV-C Sterilization in designated areas of hospital while following prescribed safety protocols.

Carry a pager/portable radio/phone while on shift; will also carry a tablet with the EPIC (our bed tracking system) application on it, to ensure throughput in the hospital is moving as fast as possible.

Participate in the Environment of Care inspections performed throughout the hospital.

Prepare reports and other documentation, such as equipment inventories and custodial procedures.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of experience in custodial or general maintenance work, including two years of experience as a Custodian Supervisor 1 OR equivalent education/experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except with there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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