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Agency Information:

South Central Regional Mental Health Hospital (SCR)

South Central Regional Mental Health Hospital (SCR) is Kansas's newest state psychiatric hospital and serves adults experiencing serious mental illness throughout south-central Kansas. Located in Wichita, SCR is a 104-bed facility committed to delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed care in a modern, recovery-oriented environment.

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: M-F

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Environmental Services Specialist, Custodial Supervisor

Compensation: $17.51-19.35/hour

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position is designed to oversee, supervise and coordinate the activities of SCR custodial workers and/or Environmental Services (EVS) workers (as assigned) with the Environmental Services Department in accordance with SCR policies and procedures.

• Assign personnel to accomplish responsibilities of staff crew, manage any emergencies as they arise
• Oversee the work of custodial workers, instruct, train and correct as necessary
• Complete and approve payroll, requisitions work orders and requests, and other required forms as required by policy
• and procedure
• Identify, define, question and present alternative plans of action to management in areas of work identified in need of
• improvement or services.

The overall mission of this position is to provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment for the patients, employees, and visitors to the agency.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Supervision and Administration

• Assign, check, observe and evaluate general housekeeping duties of EVS and onsite department requirements
• Regularly assess quality, progress, and efficiency of employees, equipment and processes
• Assist with Environment of Care tours
• Ensure proper chemical mixtures, infection control measures and removal of hazardous waste procedures (gathers from across campus; utilizes state vehicle for transportation of hazardous waste)
• Maintain timekeeping records, scheduling, requisitioning supplies and materials
• Maintenance of necessary monitoring activity records
• Evaluate department activities, products used, and monitoring devices to ensure efficiency is accomplished
• Coordinate with other EVS and Safety Departmental to ensure EVS Policies and Procedures are created and updated at least every 3 years or as needed.
• Complete Performance Reviews for all employees supervised, including regular coaching/feedback sessions as needed throughout the review period

On the Job Training

• Train new employees in the EVS Department
• Work with EVS employees on development and improvement of skills
• Ensure effectiveness and efficiency to comply with established standards for removal and disposal of potentially hazardous waste
• Ensure compliance with sanitation standards

Participates in Custodial Activities and Planning

• Assist with routine and non-routine cleaning planning and execution
• Coordinate major tasks with Facilities Director or other supervisors and department managers
• Provide staff with direction in preservation and protection of interior surfaces
• Ensure coverage for areas where EVS employees are absent or positions are vacant

Provide Other Department Activities and Planning

• Safety training, infection control procedures and compliance to all state and federal regulations
• Use of protective equipment and hazardous waste removal procedures
• Participating in and conducting interviews for EVS employee selection proces

Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and/or acts of terrorism. Assists other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience in custodial work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Experience with hospital and health care operations/janitorial services preferred.
• Previous Leadership or Supervisor experience preferred
• Active Kansas Driver’s License
• Experience and/or certification with hazardous waste, hazardous material, SDS, environmental procedures and services preferred
• Willingness to be on call for staff support/off hours emergencies

Hazards, Risks and Physical Characteristics of Position:

• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals which could be caustic in nature or have the potential to release toxic fumes
• Frequent exposure to potentially infectious waste and contaminated materials
• Exposure to outside temperatures with extreme variations and with the possibility of precipitation
• Walking and/or standing for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Frquently bending / stooping

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background check prior to employment.
• Must take and pass a pre-employment drug screening test.

Recruiter Contact Information

KDADS – Human Resources Recruiter

503 S. Kansas Ave

Topeka, KS 66603

Phone: 785-296-0463

Fax: 785-368-6688

Email: [email protected]

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ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612

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The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

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