MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The County of Riverside Facilities Management Department has an opportunity for a Mental Health Facility (MHF) Housekeeping Supervisor supporting the RUHS: Mental Health In-Treatment Facility, a 24/7 operation.
The selected candidate will have proven expertise and knowledge in supervising a team , scheduling assignments, training, evaluating performance, Quality Assurance (QA) review to meet/exceed hospital sanitation standards.
Responsibilities will include evaluating and adjusting assignments based on labor hours available to maximize cost controls, environmental inspection, equipment maintenance, inventory tracking and new product testing and evaluation. And, ability to utilize MS Office to record data and prepare weekly reports relating to environmental service operations.
Highly competitive candidates will have experience in a cute care hospitals or health care agencies with advanced proficiency with Medical Database tracking system (ex: EPIC software) tracking, monitoring, and responding to requests within a medical facility.
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.
MEET THE TEAM! Riverside County Department of Facilities Management provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable and productive for both county staff and the public.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Assigns and schedules the work of the housekeeping staff for the MHF; implements quality assurance policies and procedures for effectiveness and efficiency, and implements changes as necessary to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations of hospital accrediting bodies.
• Inspects and evaluates the work of housekeeping crews and various contractor staff engaged in support work for the programs.
• Assists in preparing budget estimates and justifications for the housekeeping programs and maintains cost controls; and recommends additional personnel and resources to support existing programs.
• Interviews prospective employees and makes recommendations on hiring; evaluates employee performance; recommends promotions, demotions, disciplinary actions and terminations; provides instruction and training to new employees.
• Performs new product evaluation, ordering, receiving, and accounting of all aseptic equipment, chemicals, and supplies; summits requests for the purchasing of supplies and equipment; and maintains records of supplies used.
• Confers with the Hospital Environmental Services Supervisor, Facilities Management and MHF administrative staff regarding policies of environmental service programs as the relate to MHF policies, implements changes and improvements as needed; recommends changes to policies, procedures and work standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
Three years of progressively responsible housekeeping and custodial experience, preferably in an acute care hospital or health care agency, including at least one year in a supervisory or lead capacity.
Other Requirements
Extensive experience with walk behind machines designed to strip different types of floor coatings on a variety of floors and dual tank floor/carpet cleaning. Advanced p roficiency with PeopleSoft (from a labor scheduling perspective) and MSOffice: Access, Excel and Word to record data and prepare weekly reports relating to environmental service operations.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License; independent body mobility to stand and move up to eight hours daily, perform lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds in weight with or without reasonable accommodation
Knowledge Of JCAHO ( Joint Commission on Hospital Standards): current h ousekeeping standards/ methods on hospital sanitation techniques and safety regulations. CDC Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning in Healthcare Facilities including the cleaning protocol for when someone in the facility tests positive for COVID. Title 22 California Code of Regulations, EPA List N: Disinfectants for Coronavirus (COVID-19), Bloodborne Pathogen training, e quipment and chemicals used in cleaning/disinfecting ( walls, fixtures and furniture), floors and carpets.
Ability To
Assign and schedule work and supervise the work of others; evaluate hospital environmental service and personnel issues, and provide alternatives; maintain effective working relationships; prepare cost and material estimates, and control and monitor costs; comprehend, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; and prepare and maintain records and written reports relating to environmental service operations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Contact Amanda Duarte at ADuarte@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
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MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
