Director - Environmental Services

MaineHealth; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Director of Environmental Services to lead Environmental, Laundry and Linen operations across a multi-site system. You will partner with the VP of Support Services to set goals, allocate resources, and ensure safe, clean facilities.

This role requires strong leadership, budgeting experience, and thorough knowledge of infection control, regulatory standards, and contractor management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; progressive environmental training and experience will be considered.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Experience with budgeting and staffing.
• Knowledge of environmental services regulations and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and control Environmental, Laundry and Linen departments across all locations.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CDC and DHHS regulations.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for environmental services.
• Manage waste removal and service contracts with vendors and suppliers.
• Serve on Management Team and relevant administrative committees.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staffing

Education

Associates degree

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Management/Leadership
Req #: 95581

Summary:
The Director of Environmental Services supports and collaborates with the Vice President of Support Services to plan, organize, direct and control the activities and staff activities for Environmental, Laundry and Linen department's at all organizational locations. Has 24 hour responsibility. Consistent with SMHC's mission, vision and values, the Director establishes goals, objectives, standards of performance through the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures. Responsible for oversight of the cleanliness at all SMHC locations utilizing accepted infection control techniques and isolation procedures. Develops processes for removal of all types of waste including managing appropriate service contracts for the department working with Materiel's Management. Serves as the organization's hazardous material program administrator, developing policies for storage, disposal, and staff training, and ensuring adequate supply of linen properly processed, coordinates activities with other departments to ensure timely, safe, and efficient operation of SMHC facilities. * * The Director interprets and enforces compliance with organizational policies as well as environmental services standards, regulations and codes to personnel and contracted services including but not limited to the Joint Commission, CDC and DHHS. Ensures documented compliance and provides required reporting with the published standards. * * Organizes department structure and develops short and long term goals and objectives for the department in consultation with the Vice President. * * Serves on Management Team and various administrative committees as deemed appropriate by Vice President. * * Works with Support Services Divisional leadership to assist Vice President in defining, developing, implementing and monitoring Divisional goals and objectives.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Associates degree preferred, but progressive environmental training and experience will be considered.


2. License/Certification: Valid driver's license required.


3. Experience: Minimum of five years' experience of demonstrated, proven, progressive institutional Environmental Services administrative and supervisory experience including responsibilities for staffing, budgeting, policies, procedures and work standards preferred.


4. Must have excellent people and communications skills.


5. Focused on maintaining quality control and compliance with regulatory requirements.


6. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of environmental services equipment, supplies, and chemicals agents with regards to quality, safety, environmental and infection control work standards.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $89,980.80to $121,721.60per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.