Assistant Director of Environmental Services - Atlanta, GA

Aramark; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Healthcare+ in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Environmental Services to lead EVS operations in a healthcare setting. You will manage large frontline teams, drive performance, and ensure safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance across facilities.

The role focuses on improving patient satisfaction, operational efficiency, and collaboration with hospital leadership, with opportunities to implement standards and coach teams using proven methodologies.

Qualifications

• Healthcare EVS leadership experience in acute-care hospital settings.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in a management role overseeing hourly and salaried staff.
• Proven leadership in healthcare Environmental Services.
• Experience overseeing supervisors and large frontline EVS teams.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention and Joint Commission standards.
• Ability to improve patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, and discharge cleaning efficiency.
• Experience managing labor, productivity, staffing, budgets, and operational performance.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with hospital leadership and clinical teams.
• Associate degree preferred; bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• CHESP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams across EVS operations.
• Develop and maintain client rapport; model excellent customer service.
• Manage budgets, labor, supplies, and equipment; monitor P&L statements.
• Improve margins through data-informed decisions and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and infection-control standards.

Skills

Healthcare EVS leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Infection control

Budgeting & labor

Quality improvement

Operational performance

Collaboration with clinical teams

Quality compliance

Disinfection & sanitation

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

CHESP certification

Job description

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Environmental Services to support healthcare operations in Atlanta, GA.

We are looking for a proven healthcare EVS leader with extensive experience overseeing environmental services operations in an acute-care hospital setting.

The ideal candidate brings strong operational leadership, experience managing large frontline teams and supervisors, and a demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Leadership - Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance. Ensure facilities services connects to the appropriate Executional Framework. Consistently utilize the GROW Coaching model. Reward and recognize employees. Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
• Client Relationship - Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship. Deliver and model WEST as the foundation for delivering excellent customer service. Identify client needs and communicate operational progress. Develop custodial program to meet client and customer demands and specifications.
• Financial Performance - Responsible for building revenue and managing budget which includes labor, supplies, equipment and related services/materials as well as ensuring the completion and maintenance of P&L statements. Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, eliminate custom/manual reports. Understand performance metrics, data, and order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins.
• Productivity - Implement and maintain GM agenda for both labor and facilities initiatives. Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management. Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals for facilities and labor targets.
• Compliance - Facilities Services

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience required, preferably in an acute-care hospital setting.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a management role overseeing both hourly and salaried employees.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in healthcare Environmental Services.
• Experience overseeing supervisors and large frontline EVS teams.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention, Joint Commission standards, and healthcare cleaning protocols.
• Proven ability to improve patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, and discharge cleaning efficiency.
• Experience managing labor, productivity, staffing, budgets, and operational performance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with hospital leadership and clinical teams.
• Associate degree preferred; bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• CHESP certification is a plus.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.