Core

• Direct activities for stopping the spread of infections in facilities, such as hospitals.
• Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.
• Plan and prepare employee work schedules.
• Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.
• Investigate complaints about service and equipment, and take corrective action.
• Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.
• Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces.
• Instruct staff in work policies and procedures, and the use and maintenance of equipment.
• Issue supplies and equipment to workers.
• Forecast necessary levels of staffing and stock at different times to facilitate effective scheduling and ordering.
• Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts.
• Evaluate employee performance and recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals.
• Confer with staff to resolve performance and personnel problems, and to discuss company policies.
• Establish and implement operational standards and procedures for the departments supervised.
• Recommend or arrange for additional services, such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, or furnishings.
• Recommend changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency.
• Maintain required records of work hours, budgets, payrolls, and other information.
• Supervise in-house services, such as laundries, maintenance and repair, dry cleaning, or valet services.
• Advise managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.
• Prepare reports on activity, personnel, and information, such as occupancy, hours worked, facility usage, work performed, and departmental expenses.
• Check and maintain equipment to ensure that it is in working order.