DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, HOSPITAL / HEALTHCARE

Compass Group•Fishers, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Environmental Services is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of EVS operations across two acute care hospitals: one with 46 beds and the 2nd with 125 beds. This leader will oversee all housekeeping functions, ensuring a clean, safe, and compliant environment that supports exceptional patient care. The role requires strong operational oversight, financial management, and the ability to effectively lead teams across multiple locations while partnering closely with hospital leadership.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–5+ years of EVS/Housekeeping leadership experience in a hospital or acute care setting
Proven experience managing EVS operations, ideally across multiple sites or departments
Strong financial acumen with P&L/budget management experience
Experience with regulatory surveys (e.g., Joint Commission) and maintaining compliance standards
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive performance
Experience in contract-managed healthcare services
Strong customer service mindset and ability to build relationships across departments
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
CHESP certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight of EVS operations across two hospital locations
Ensure both facilities maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and “inspection-ready” environment at all times in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Plan, organize, direct, and supervise daily departmental activities and workflows
Manage department budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure financial performance aligns with expectations
Lead, develop, and support frontline teams and management staff across both sites
Conduct regular team meetings and coordinate activities with nursing, clinical, and administrative departments
Foster strong relationships with hospital leadership and key stakeholders
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and performance standards
Drive continuous improvement in service quality, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency
Ensure proper management of supplies, equipment, and departmental resources