Director of Environmental Services

Mary's Center • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Environmental Services oversees maintenance of environmental and infection control standards in accordance with Mary’s Center policies and procedures. The role directs general and specialized cleaning across patient care areas, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas, and ensures compliance with OSHA and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Director contracts with and supervises outside contractors and manages a team of Environmental Services Workers.

The Director plans and monitors environmental services work, staffing, materials, equipment, budgets, procurement, and vendor contracts. The role establishes and updates cleaning and disinfection practices in collaboration with infection prevention and clinical leadership; oversees safe handling of regulated medical waste, sharps, hazardous materials, and cleaning chemicals; and supports emergency preparedness and response. The position reports to the Vice President, Admin Operations.

The position is mostly in an outpatient office/clinic setting, with exposure to office and warehouse environments, dust, odors, oil, fumes, cleaning chemicals, and potentially infectious materials. It is considered an essential employee, and weekend, inclement-weather, and holiday work may be expected depending on need.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five years of progressive environmental services management experience, preferably in a health care setting, including at least two years in a supervisory position directing multifunctional environmental services or maintenance staff.
• Working knowledge of applicable local and national building and fire codes and other regulations, including NFPA, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
• Knowledge of proper personal protective equipment use related to ambulatory health care practices.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of OSHA and other state and federal facilities regulations.
• Thorough understanding of patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance and regulations.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in facilities management, business administration, or a related field.
• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification.
• Bilingualism in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning and maintenance of Mary’s Center properties and direct general and skilled work in buildings, offices, and grounds.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor environmental services work, including the provision of materials and equipment.
• Ensure work, labor, materials, and contracted services are completed efficiently and at the best value.
• Ensure buildings meet health, safety, and infection control requirements.
• Develop, implement, and update cleaning and disinfection standards, schedules, and checklists for clinical and non-clinical areas with infection prevention and clinical leadership.
• Oversee safe handling and storage of regulated medical waste, sharps, and hazardous materials, and ensure Safety Data Sheets are maintained for chemicals in use.
• Conduct or assign beginning-of-workday building inspections and ensure identified issues are corrected promptly.
• Assist in developing and monitoring the annual environmental services budget.
• Formally supervise environmental services staff and recommend recruitment, selection, promotion, and corrective action.
• Train staff on cleaning protocols, infection control, bloodborne pathogens, hazard communication, and proper use of personal protective equipment; maintain training records.
• Support emergency preparedness and response, including environmental services needs during public health emergencies, inclement weather, and facility incidents.
• Drive Mary’s Center vehicles as directed and assist with vehicle scheduling and maintenance.
• Attend meetings, retreats, and other Mary’s Center activities as directed.
• Coordinate procurement and contract management for repairs, cleaning supplies, and equipment with external vendors.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure contracted work is completed satisfactorily.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement options through 403(b) contribution and investment opportunities.
• 25 days of paid leave annually, in addition to paid holidays.
• Five educational days.
• Tuition reimbursement of $2,000 per year toward education assistance and professional development, prorated based on regularly scheduled hours worked per week.
• Transportation subsidy via metro and bus.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED