Director of Environmental Services | Hospital
25 days ago
Culver City
Job Description The Environmental Services Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the environmental services (EVS) department, ensuring a clean, safe, and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This position plays a key role in maintaining the highest standards of sanitation, infection prevention, and safety within Lemontree Healthcare facilities. The director will lead, direct, and manage a team of environmental services personnel to ensure that all areas of the healthcare facility comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as established best practices. Key Responsibilities: • Leadership & Management:, • Oversee and manage the daily operations of the environmental services department, including cleaning, sanitation, waste management, and pest control., • Supervise, train, and mentor environmental services staff, ensuring they are compliant with safety, infection control, and quality standards., • Develop and implement performance standards for staff, monitoring performance and conducting regular evaluations., • Health and Safety Compliance:, • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., OSHA, Joint Commission, CDC, and local health regulations)., • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of infection control procedures and implement them throughout the facility., • Work closely with Infection Prevention and Control teams to ensure cleanliness standards are aligned with patient safety protocols., • Budget and Resource Management:, • Develop and manage the department’s budget, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, resource allocation, and adherence to budgetary constraints., • Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring proper stock levels and compliance with environmental standards., • Identify and recommend cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality., • Quality Improvement & Risk Management:, • Monitor and evaluate the cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the facility, identifying areas for improvement., • Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, and risk assessments to drive continuous improvement., • Respond to and investigate patient, staff, or visitor concerns related to cleanliness and safety., • Facility Maintenance and Equipment Management:, • Oversee the maintenance and repair of cleaning equipment and ensure it is properly sanitized and functioning., • Ensure all cleaning chemicals and equipment are safely stored and handled according to manufacturer specifications and regulatory standards., • Communication & Collaboration:, • Act as the primary point of contact for all environmental service-related inquiries, collaborating with other departments to coordinate cleaning schedules during high-traffic or sensitive times., • Communicate effectively with hospital leadership, medical staff, and department heads to ensure environmental services align with operational needs., • Emergency Response & Contingency Planning:, • Develop and implement emergency response protocols for cleaning and sanitation in the event of contamination, infectious outbreaks, or other public health concerns. Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Services, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field preferred., • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in healthcare environmental services, with at least 3 years in a leadership role., • Proven track record of managing a team in a healthcare environment, preferably in a hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility., • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills., • In-depth knowledge of healthcare sanitation protocols, environmental health regulations, and industry standards., • Ability to manage budgets, track expenses, and report financial metrics., • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities., • CHESP (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional) preferred., • Must be able to work in a healthcare setting with exposure to patients, infectious diseases, and hazardous materials., • Ability to be on-call during emergencies and manage staff in a 24/7 healthcare environment., • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Health Insurance, • 401k, • Paid time-off, • Paid holidays