Director of Environmental Services

KARIER; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Director of Environmental Services to oversee daily housekeeping operations across patient, guest, and facility areas. The role reports to the Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Support Services and ensures compliance with JCAHO, DOH, OSHA, and related regulations.

Responsibilities include policy development, environment of care initiatives, infection control collaboration, and budget management.

Qualifications

• Requires an associates degree and 10 years of housekeeping management experience in a large hospital or healthcare facility.
• Knowledge of budgeting, operations, labor management, and retention methodologies.
• Understanding of external regulatory requirements and infection control methodology.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Environmental Services staff through recruitment, coaching, and performance management.
• Develop, implement, and revise policies and procedures for daily operations and specialized areas (e.g., surgical suites, newborn nursery, central sterile).
• Initiate environment of care rounds with senior management to identify capital improvement needs and safety/compliance gaps.
• Partner with Infection Control and serve on committees to align policies with CDC guidelines and national standards.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to plan and evaluate performance improvements and address deficiencies.
• Serve as hospital representative for regulated waste programs and maintain all required manifests and OSHA compliance documents.
• Research and evaluate emerging housekeeping technology and equipment to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Coaching

Discretion

Infection control

Budgeting

Operations

Labor management

Education

Associates degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Director of Environmental Services is a member of the senior leadership team at Stony Brook Medicine, responsible for the daily operations of housekeeping services across all patient, guest, and facility areas. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Support Services, this role drives operational and strategic alignment between Environmental Services and the broader mission of Stony Brook Medicine, while ensuring full compliance with JCAHO, DOH, OSHA, and all applicable regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Environmental Services team through recruitment, coaching, performance management, and ongoing professional development.
• Develop, implement, and regularly revise policies and procedures governing daily operations, specialized area protocols (e.g., surgical suites, newborn nursery, central sterile), equipment use, and cleaning effectiveness.
• Initiate environment of care rounds with senior management to identify capital improvement needs, safety concerns, and compliance gaps.
• Partner with Infection Control and serve as an active committee member to incorporate CDC guidelines and evidence-based national standards into policies that ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to plan, implement, and evaluate performance improvement activities, diagnosing deficiencies and overseeing action plans to address them.
• Serve as the hospital representative for regulated medical waste, solid waste, and trace antineoplastic agent disposal programs, maintaining all required manifests, permits, and OSHA compliance documents.
• Research and evaluate emerging housekeeping technology, supplies, and equipment to support continuous improvement.
• Design programs that embed a patient- and family-centered approach across Environmental Services, and serve as an active member of the Patient Experience Committee.
• Maintain departmental statistics, submit a monthly CQI report to the Assistant Vice President, and ensure in-service records reflect compliance with all required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Develop and manage the departmental budget, tracking performance metrics, data trends, and inventory needs, and communicate variances to the Assistant Vice President clearly and promptly.
• Prepare budget proposals with appropriate justification for new programs, capital equipment, and supplemental services; review all purchases for appropriateness and authorization.
• Maintain equitable staffing levels and manage the overtime approval process, developing strategies to reduce overtime spend.
• Partner with the Business Manager, Finance, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable to ensure accurate accounting and timely invoice approval.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure the timely submission of job requisitions and the thorough and appropriate review and disposition of job candidates.
• Collaborate with Labor Relations to ensure disciplinary matters are handled properly and resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensure all employees have clearly defined job duties and expectations, and deliver consistent feedback and guidance that supports accountability and growth.
• Invest in ongoing training and development across the team, regularly assessing needs and adjusting programs to reflect evolving best practices.
• Model best practices in recognition and foster an inclusive, equitable work environment where staff feel valued and motivated.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field and 10 years of housekeeping management experience within a large hospital or healthcare facility
• Knowledge of budgeting, operations, labor management, and retention methodologies.
• Understanding of external regulatory requirements and infection control methodology.
• Ability to present ideas and information in a concise, timely, and interpersonally appropriate manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others, with proven leadership skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling a wide range of confidential information.
• Working knowledge of Infection Control standards, Joint Commission, CMS, OMH, OSHA, and Department of Health codes and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Certification through the Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) or equivalent professional credential.

Posting Overview

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

Additional Workplace Policies

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as "essential." This means that when