Environmental Services Manager

Signet Health Corporation

19h

About The Position

The Environmental Services (EVS) Manager is responsible for the planning, organization, development, and direction of the Environmental Services Department for a brand-new, free-standing behavioral health hospital. This leader ensures a clean, safe, sanitary, and ligature-resistant environment that supports patient healing, staff safety, and full regulatory compliance. The EVS Manager plays a critical role in infection prevention, patient safety, and overall hospital readiness, collaborating closely with Nursing, Plant Operations, Infection Prevention, and Leadership to maintain a therapeutic and compliant behavioral health setting.

Requirements

High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Environmental Services, or related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of EVS leadership experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
Strong understanding of healthcare cleaning standards and disinfection protocols.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for healthcare facilities.
Leadership, team-building, and coaching skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary hospital environment.
Proficiency with basic computer systems and reporting tools.
Ability to walk hospital units extensively.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Exposure to cleaning chemicals and healthcare environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric settings strongly preferred.
Experience opening or commissioning a new healthcare facility is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement EVS policies, procedures, and workflows tailored to an inpatient behavioral health environment.
Hire, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate EVS staff.
Establish departmental goals, quality metrics, and performance standards.
Lead daily operations, including patient room turnover, common areas, seclusion/restraint rooms, administrative spaces, and high-risk areas.
Maintain adequate staffing levels and on-call coverage as needed.
Ensure cleaning practices align with ligature-resistant design and psychiatric safety standards.
Monitor and maintain safe storage of chemicals and equipment.
Conduct routine environmental rounds to identify safety hazards and infection risks.
Collaborate with Nursing and leadership to ensure a therapeutic, calm, and trauma-informed environment.
Partner with Infection Prevention to implement evidence-based cleaning and disinfection protocols.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies (e.g., The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
Oversee proper handling of biohazardous waste, linen management, and chemical safety (SDS program).
Maintain documentation required for inspections and surveys.
Lead corrective action plans related to environmental deficiencies.
Develop and manage the EVS department budget.
Oversee purchasing of supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
Evaluate and implement cost-effective cleaning technologies and systems.
Maintain inventory control systems.
Develop orientation and ongoing competency training for EVS staff.
Provide training in infection control, bloodborne pathogens, and behavioral health safety considerations.
Monitor quality indicators (HCAHPS cleanliness scores if applicable, internal audits, infection trends).
Participate in hospital committees including Safety, Infection Prevention, and Performance Improvement.