DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, HOSPITAL / HEALTHCARE

Compass Group•Austin, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Environmental Services is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and performance of EVS and Linen operations across a 683,000 sq. ft. acute care hospital with an average daily census of 250 patients. This is a visible leadership role within a complex, fast-paced hospital environment. The ideal candidate is a current EVS Director in a hospital setting who thrives in challenging accounts and has a proven ability to lead teams, drive performance, and partner effectively with hospital leadership. TouchPoint Support Services provides customer-focused support services, specializing in healthcare housekeeping, laundry processing management, patient transportation, and food service. TouchPoint is comprised of committed and talented individuals dedicated to quality, exceptional customer service, and unequivocal results.

Requirements

3–5 years of current experience as an EVS Director in an acute care hospital
Proven success managing EVS operations in a complex healthcare environment
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and interpreting performance data
Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing salaried managers and large frontline teams
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience with regulatory surveys and compliance standards
Contract-managed services experience

Nice To Haves

CHESP certification (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead all EVS and Linen Distribution operations, overseeing 55+ frontline FTEs
Directly manage a leadership team of 2 Assistant Directors and 2 Operations Managers
Ensure the department maintains an “inspection-ready” state in compliance with all regulatory standards (federal, state, local)
Develop, manage, and maintain the departmental budget and monitor all expenditures
Drive operational excellence, patient satisfaction, and service quality across the facility
Collaborate closely with hospital administration and clinical departments
Establish and implement policies, procedures, and performance standards
Promote team engagement, development, and accountability across all levels
Ensure proper stewardship of client assets, supplies, and financial resources