HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER **REPOST**

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY

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MDH, Deer's Head Center, Salisbury MD

The main purpose of this position is to administer, coordinate, and continuously evaluate housekeeping services and procedures at Deer's Head Center.  Deer's Head Center is a 66-bed chronic disease hospital, 80-bed Comprehensive Care Unit, 24-station Kidney Dialysis Unit, and Coastal Hospice, an inpatient hospice unit. This position will: plan, oversee and coordinate housekeeping functions within the inpatient, administrative and treatment areas; monitor staff competency, work performance and productivity; monitor infection control practices; maintain compliance with federal and state licensing and accreditation standards; monitor supply needs and usage, initiating replacement of inventory; inspect and maintain equipment, coordinating preventive maintenance and required repair services; plan and maintain department's budget for position control, equipment and contracts; monitor contractor's compliance with job specifications and results; evaluate and revise policies and procedures to comply with standards of practice and performance; and, participate in committee and team meetings.  This position will supervise a Housekeeping Supervisor position and indirectly supervise Buildings and Grounds Workers.  This position will also conduct environmental rounds of buildings and grounds with Safety Officer for compliance with federal, state and regulatory safety standards and monitor, collect, weigh, package and ship biohazardous waste.

Experience: One (1) year of experience supervising housekeeping and custodial activities at a large State institution or two (2) years of experience supervising housekeeping and custodial activities at a small or medium sized State institution.   OR  

Eight (8) years full-time experience or its equivalent in a large scale housekeeping operation at a school, hospital, hotel, or other institution, four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

1. Employees in this classification may be required to work on weekends and holidays based on staffing needs. Employees required to work on those days will receive compensatory time off on other days. 2. Employees in this classification may be required to live on the grounds of the institution or agency where assigned.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.