Director, Environmental Services

CGH Medical Center

3d•$75,982 - $113,974

About The Position

The Director of Environmental Services oversees the day-to-day operation of the Environmental Services Department, ensuring that cleaning duties and responsibilities are completed. The role oversees hospital cleaning and disinfection, employee scheduling and workload, vendor work at off-site and affiliated locations, and departmental staffing, training, and performance management. It also includes budget oversight, participation in performance improvement, and responsibility for hazardous waste, security, and environmental compliance matters.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Services or management.
At least 4 years of prior EVS manager experience.
Basic computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent organizational, written, and oral skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certifications in assigned areas strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule employees and oversee workloads to ensure all duties are completed.
Oversee and monitor cleaning and disinfection of all hospital areas.
Oversee outside vendors responsible for cleaning at off-site or affiliated locations, monitoring their work, recycling efforts, and document shredding.
Make and follow through with management decisions and communicate implementation to appropriate staff and shift coordinators.
Interview and hire housekeeping employees in accordance with hospital policy.
Oversee training and orientation of new employees.
Complete annual performance appraisals and competency assessments for Environmental Services staff.
Provide counseling or discipline as needed, complete documentation, and inform or involve the reporting VP as needed.
Recommend products and purchasing decisions and keep the reporting VP informed of modifications.
Participate in the Performance Improvement program and submit reports in a timely fashion.
Prepare, submit, and control the departmental budget by monitoring monthly financial statements.
Serve on the Central Safety Committee as sub-committee chair for Hazardous Waste Management and Security.
Keep CGHMC compliant with and informed about HazMat education and responsibilities, as well as waste stream responsibilities under Illinois EPA and federal EPA guidelines.