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Job Description
Position Summary:
The Director of Environmental Services, Hospital provides strategic and operational leadership for all environmental services functions across the Trinity Health Hospital campus, supporting a clean, safe, and welcoming environment of care. This role oversees housekeeping, laundry and linen operations, environmental surveillance, equipment maintenance, and supply management to ensure consistent service quality and operational effectiveness. The Director establishes and maintains high standards for infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and service excellence, contributing directly to a positive patient and staff experience. Working closely with clinical, facilities, and administrative leaders, this position fosters collaboration, advances safety practices, optimizes workflows, and supports ongoing readiness for regulatory surveys within a well-coordinated, team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct daily environmental services operations, ensuring consistent cleaning, laundry, and linen practices that support infection prevention and regulatory compliance. Develop and implement standards, work methods, and staffing schedules to maintain cleanliness, safety, and efficiency across all hospital areas. Oversee equipment maintenance, supply inventories, and procurement processes to ensure reliable and cost-effective operations. Monitor environmental surveillance activities, audit performance, and lead corrective actions to support quality outcomes and survey readiness. Provide leadership, training, and performance development for Environmental Services staff to promote competency, engagement, and service excellence. Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to address environmental needs, enhance patient experience, and support facility-wide safety initiatives.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None Educational Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred Two years of technical schooling with emphasis in environmental services preferred
Experience Requirements:
Demonstrated leadership Prefer sufficient experience in environmental services and 3 to 5 years management experience
Special Skills or Training Requirements:
Working knowledge computer skills
Physical Requirements:
The Director is regularly required to walk through patient care areas, public spaces, and service areas to evaluate environmental conditions and support staff activities. The role involves standing, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting or movement of supplies, equipment, or linen bundles. Adequate vision, hearing, and communication abilities are essential for inspecting work quality, evaluating equipment, and interacting with staff, patients, and leaders.
Environmental Requirements:
Work is performed in a hospital environment with frequent movement between patient rooms, clinical units, public areas, and support spaces. The role may encounter exposure to cleaning chemicals, infectious agents, waste materials, and varying noise levels. Strict adherence to safety protocols, PPE use, and infection-prevention practices is required. Occasional travel across the medical district may be necessary to support multiple facilities or operational needs.
