Eric K. Burkett ** Crystal Street, Elmont, NY ****3
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Education
B.S. Human Services, SUNY Empire College, Old Westbury, NY 2015-Present
Work Experience
Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, NY 2019 – Present
Director of Environmental Services
Extensive knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, equipment and hazardous materials; responsible for the administration of requisitions, receivables, and distribution of building cleaning supplies.
Directs the scheduling, assignment, and review of the work of hospital maintainers, custodial, environmental services, and grounds/landscaping staff to ensure that buildings, structures, grounds, and equipment are maintained and repaired according to established standards and timelines.
Responsible for EVS department’s financial data, statistics, and expenditures; develops and implements departmental operating budget projects that improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Actively communicate and coordinate EVS/Housekeeping activities with administration and other hospital departments; proactive in the achievement of the facility goals and objectives; conducts regular management staff meetings to coordinate custodial/housekeeping activities; maintains excellent relations with public and community.
Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and supervises functions and activities of the EVS department, including workflow, productivity and regulatory standards; establishes and implements policies and procedures for departmental operations, in compliance with regulatory agencies.
Demonstrates quality leadership in meeting performance plans; encourages and mentors staff creativity and innovation; develops and administers quality assurance and in-service training programs.
Elmont Union Free School District, Elmont, NY 2018 –Present
Facilities/Security
Sweep, mopped, vacuumed, scrubbed, and refinished floors; cleaned, dusted, and polished furniture; washed windows and walls; clean restrooms; dispose of waste materials, minor maintenance repairs; used power tools as needed.
Ensured all areas of the building are kept in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition according to industry and/or district standards; performed minor repair and maintenance as authorized by district maintenance staff.
Periodically inspected, or otherwise maintained awareness of, facility and equipment to detect and prevent injuries or damage. Secured school building to ensure proper building security at all times; locked, secured and coded out building at end of shift.
Verified that emergency equipment was maintained and repaired as need; assisted in implementing emergency planning and response; performed other duties as assigned.
Maintained student safety during transportation arrivals and dismissals; responsible for flow of traffic; monitored building safety and security.
Nassau University Medical Center/A. Holly Patterson Nursing Home, Long Island, NY 2009 – 2018
Director of Environmental Services, Linen, & Grounds
Managed multi-unit departments, including environmental services, linen and grounds for a 631-bed Level 1 trauma & teaching hospital, including all operations for the emergency room, operating rooms, bed management and all other critical areas in the hospital in accordance with federal, NYS local regulatory standards and guidelines.
Responsible for all environmental services and floor care for a 45,000 square foot emergency department, inpatient & outpatient surgical clinics, operating rooms, community family centers and the Veterans Administration primary care clinic.
Responsible for all environmental services and floor care for a 589-bed rehabilitation facility, diagnostic radiology, psychiatric, ophthalmology, cardiac, and neurological treatment areas.
Directed daily operations, trained and supervised over 126 environmental services, custodial, maintainers, grounds/landscaping staff in cleaning patient areas, floor, and carpet care, insecticide maintenance, landscaping, medical & hazardous waste, quality control, safety standards, innovation and cost saving initiatives throughout the facility.
Developed, managed restorative and maintenance program for a $55M dollar state-of-the-art Emergency Department, including 32 patient rooms, 2 resuscitation rooms, a large 2-bay trauma room and a $6.7M dollar state-of-the art Burn Center.
Introduced cost savings initiatives; hospital waste program, sanitation and safety program, budget management by invoicing and organizing supplies according to NYS and federal government bidding guidelines.
Performed daily and bi-monthly inspections and evaluations of hospital areas, performed monthly inspections and preventative maintenance on hospital equipment, conducted minor maintenance repairs of burnishers, scrubbers, and other cleaning equipment.
Maintained balanced payroll and created weekly work schedules; maintained and updated EVS Policies and Procedures Manual; member of Safety, Infection Control and HIPAA Committees; improved employee competencies through development of on-going inspections, training, and employee performance assessment tools to improve communication of expectations and team progress.
New York Hospital Queens, Flushing, NY 2007 - 2009
Environmental Services Manager
NYU Lutheran Augustana Healthcare Center, Brooklyn, NY 2005 - 2007
Environmental Services Supervisor
Northwell Health, Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, NY 2001 - 2004
Environmental Services Supervisor
Honors/Training/Certifications/Volunteer
American Heart Association First Aid/AED Certified-Exp. 2021 2019
MSS Training Academy- 8-hour &16-hour Security Guard Training 2018
NYS Registered Security Guard #: 100********-****
Elmont Fire Department- Volunteer Firefighter 2018
IASSC Lean Sigma Six Green Belt Certified 2015
Omega Environmental Services Asbestos Awareness Training 2013
Triumvirate Environmental DOT Hazardous Materials Training 2013
NUMC Environment of Care Achievement 2012
APIC Long Island Infection Control Prevention Training 2012
ATC Associates Asbestos Awareness Training 2010
Nassau County Civil Service Commission- Housekeeper III 2009
Hazardous Material Waste & Operations Response Training 2007
American Red Cross Disaster Training 2007
References Furnished Upon Request