Environmental Services Director

About the role

Our Client is a leading healthcare support services organization dedicated to creating environments that promote healing, comfort, and exceptional patient experiences. Through a commitment to quality, hospitality, and operational excellence, Our Client supports healthcare facilities by delivering essential services that improve the experience for patients, families, visitors, and healthcare teams.

The Environmental Services Assistant Director will assist in the overall management of the Environmental Services Department, ensuring operations are conducted according to established objectives, standards, policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Assistant Director will support department leadership by overseeing daily operations, maintaining an inspection-ready environment, managing team performance, supporting financial objectives, and fostering strong relationships with facility leadership and internal departments. The successful candidate will have experience managing healthcare environmental services operations, leading teams, maintaining regulatory compliance, and delivering exceptional service standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sanitary, safe, attractive, and orderly environment throughout the healthcare facility.
• Assist in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and supervising Environmental Services department activities.
• Ensure daily operations meet established quality, safety, cleanliness, and service standards.
• Maintain the department in an inspection-ready condition at all times.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Support implementation of best practices that improve operational efficiency and service quality.
• Assist with leading, training, coaching, and developing Environmental Services team members.
• Promote professional growth and continuous improvement across the department.
• Encourage teamwork, accountability, innovation, and employee engagement.
• Conduct regular management meetings and communicate priorities, expectations, and updates.
• Support department scheduling, workflow coordination, and daily operational needs.
• Help create a positive work environment focused on teamwork and excellence.
• Maintain strong relationships with facility leadership, healthcare teams, and internal departments.
• Coordinate Environmental Services activities with other departments to support overall facility operations.
• Serve as a professional representative of the Environmental Services department.
• Support community committees, professional organizations, and facility initiatives when required.
• Ensure department operations comply with healthcare regulations, safety requirements, and organizational standards.
• Support preparation for healthcare inspections, audits, and regulatory surveys.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, reporting, and operational records.
• Ensure proper security and accountability of facility-owned property, supplies, equipment, and operating resources.
• Assist the Director with department budget management and cost-control initiatives.
• Support efficient utilization of labor, supplies, equipment, and resources.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Help ensure maximum value while maintaining high-quality Environmental Services standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Environmental Services, Housekeeping, or Facilities Services experience within a healthcare, retirement, assisted living, hospital, or similar environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing Environmental Services teams preferred.
• Strong understanding of healthcare cleaning standards, infection prevention practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with healthcare inspections, surveys, or compliance requirements.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible schedules based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Certified