Director Environmental Services-DES

ForeFront Healthcare Pvt Ltd•New Kensington, PA

3h•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Forefront is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional culinary and support services. As a leader on our team, you play a vital role in driving operational success within a healthcare environment. Through our core values Tenacity, Integrity, Creativity, Service Excellence, Safety, and Caring, you will lead teams, ensure high-quality service delivery, and help create a clean, safe, and healing environment for all. If you are passionate about leading people, developing teams, and making a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in EVS, hospitality, or healthcare operations.
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, safety, and infection prevention standards.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop large teams across multiple sites.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with budgeting, scheduling, and performance management tools.

Nice To Haves

associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
CHESP (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional), CHEST, or equivalent healthcare EVS certification preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement operational strategies for EVS departments aligned with organizational goals.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA, CMS, TJC, etc.) and internal policies.
Monitor and manage departmental budgets, expenses, and staffing levels.
Establish performance standards, KPIs, and quality metrics for environmental services.
Lead, mentor, and evaluate EVS management staff to ensure high performance and engagement.
Drive initiatives that enhance patient, resident, and staff satisfaction.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support infection prevention, safety, and patient experience initiatives.
Oversee procurement, maintenance, and utilization of cleaning equipment and supplies.
Conduct regular audits, inspections, and quality assurance checks to maintain standards.
Oversee laundry operations, ensuring timely, safe, and efficient processing of linens and uniforms.
Implement quality standards and infection prevention protocols in all laundry processes.
Monitor laundry staffing, equipment maintenance, and supply needs.
Integrate laundry operations into overall departmental KPIs and performance metrics.
Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
Attends department meetings as required.
Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.
Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.