Environmental Trainer

Vacaville CA

Description

SUPERVISES:  There are no direct reports with this position. POSITION SUMMARY:    Under limited supervision, the Environmental Trainer works with management, field crew subject matter experts, rehabilitation and Human Resources/Safety employees to design and implement training; coordinate training through subject matter experts; and track training. Employees in this job class oversee the training for the contract to ensure all employees are trained on the requisite skills to perform their jobs successfully and safely. This job requires knowledge in the development of training materials and curriculum and overall knowledge of training programs, training records, and logistics. This Environmental Trainer also has a dual-purpose role and may be used to perform the duties and responsibilities of an AOM. This includes that, as directed, or needed the ET/AOM may be assigned to manage the contracted areas of the healthcare facility during their assigned shift and supervises the daily work of the staff. The ET/AOM will assist management in maintaining cleanliness quality through inspections, training, and employee accountability, including employee counseling or disciplinary actions. This job class requires knowledge of healthcare custodial techniques and practices, safety and security protocol, workplace safety, contract management, and the ability to organize and manage multiple projects. TYPICAL DUTIES:   1. * Facilitates meetings with management and field crew subject matter experts to establish training requirements and/or competencies for environmental services positions. 2. * Formulates or follows training outline, creates training materials, and procedures, which provide the basic necessary skills for environmental services positions. 3. * Conducts and/or oversees training based on formulated or established training plans. 4. * Works closely with management to ensure these training materials are effective, current, relevant, and compatible with contract requirements. 5. * Confers with management to gain knowledge of work situations requiring training of employees to better understand changes in procedures or processes. 6. * Forecasts future training needs for the contract. 7. * Manages training logistics, including scheduling, room set up and preparation and coordination of training materials. 8. * Organizes data, information and documents related to training and enters training data into Company’s learning management system (LMS). May report training results out to various departments and outside agencies. 9. * Collects and ensures employees working in certain professions and/or operating specific equipment have the proper current certifications and licenses on file (forklift certification for example.). 10. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.  * Denotes Essential Job Function  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  - Ability to create a variety of documents including presentations, participant handouts, spreadsheets and reports; - Knowledge of training in a healthcare housekeeping environment preferred; - Two or more years of experience in environmental services and/or custodial maintenance, including lead worker responsibilities; prior supervisory experience preferred; - Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or physical challenges, preferred; - Knowledge of Cal OSHA and OSHA occupational safety regulations; - Ability to effectively supervise and develop assigned team to meet production/service goals while adhering to safety policies and procedures; - Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to make presentations and respond to inquiries by senior management, customers and/or employees; Demonstrated leadership, organizational, reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills; - Exceptional customer service skills; - Human relation skills to build effective relationships with team and customers; - Advanced computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software; - Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation; - Mathematical skills to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; - Ability to establish priorities and solve a wide range of business, operational and strategic management problems; - Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time. MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising the employee's health and well-being or that of their co-workers or inmates.  EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:  High School Diploma or GED CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:   The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements: Not Applicable PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance: • Viewing computer screen/monitor • Utilizing keyboard Answering phone/making calls • Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. • Maneuvering in and around the worksite • Standing and walking • Bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping • Lifting boxes or equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, and up to 50 pounds occasionally Pushing or pulling objects such as vacuums, carts, mops, etc. • May be required to push/pull equipment weighing up to 70 pounds • Grasping both small & large objects • Climbing ladders and/or step stools    WORK ENVIRONMENT:   Some of the work is performed in a normal office environment with limited privacy and some exposure to background noise. The remainder of the work is in a prison healthcare facility with specialized needs for security and environmental control. Employees may be required to work confined space, and in aseptic areas with exposure to dirt, dust, odors, toxic chemicals, and infectious disease; and will work in high security areas with protocols. Employees may also be exposed to, depending on the weather, elements such as wind, rain, cold, and heat. Employees may be required to work in excess of 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours per week. DISCLAIMER:   The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.  At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.