Environmental Services Coordinator

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health in Sioux Center, IA is seeking an Environmental Services Coordinator to oversee daily EVS operations across all sites. You will coordinate staff, monitor cleaning standards, and ensure a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.

The role includes training, enforcing infection prevention protocols, and supporting readiness for inspections and accreditation. Join a faith-based, community-focused hospital with a continued commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; minimum two years experience in laundry or housekeeping; hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily environmental services operations and staffing assignments.
• Monitor workflow to ensure patient rooms, resident rooms, public areas, and support spaces are cleaned to established standards.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing adjustments to meet operational needs.
• Serve as a resource and point of contact for EVS staff during assigned shifts.
• Monitor compliance with infection prevention and environmental cleaning protocols.
• Conduct routine inspections and quality audits of patient care areas and public spaces.
• Assist with implementation of cleaning procedures consistent with CDC, OSHA, CMS, and facility guidelines.
• Ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and PPE.
• Provide orientation, training, and ongoing coaching to environmental services employees.
• Reinforce departmental policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Assist with employee performance documentation and corrective action processes as directed by leadership.
• Assist with department readiness for inspections, surveys, and accreditation reviews.
• Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies, chemicals, linens, and equipment.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, repaired, and operated safely.
• Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate service as necessary.
• Respond promptly and professionally to requests from patients, residents, visitors, nursing staff, and other departments.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift

Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Location

Sioux Center, IA

Worker Type

Regular

Discover a Career of Faith and Healing:

For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus' healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

A Career that You Will Love:

There's no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health.

A Chance to Make a Difference:

Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture.

Position Highlights

• The Environmental Services (EVS) Coordinator assists in the daily operations for all sites of the Environmental Services Department by coordinating staff, monitoring cleaning and infection prevention practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, residents, and staff. The EVS Coordinator serves as a resource for team members and helps ensure department objectives are met while supporting organizational goals related to quality, safety, and customer service.

Education And/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent. Minimum of two years experience in laundry or housekeeping required, prior experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

• N/A

Essential Functions

• Coordinate daily environmental services operations and staffing assignments.
• Monitor workflow to ensure patient rooms, resident rooms, public areas, and support spaces are cleaned according to established standards.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing adjustments to meet operational needs.
• Serve as a resource and point of contact for EVS staff during assigned shifts.
• Monitor compliance with infection prevention and environmental cleaning protocols.
• Conduct routine inspections and quality audits of patient care areas and public spaces.
• Assist with implementation of cleaning procedures consistent with CDC, OSHA, CMS, and facility guidelines.
• Ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Provide orientation, training, and ongoing coaching to environmental services employees.
• Reinforce departmental policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Assist with employee performance documentation and corrective action processes as directed by leadership.
• Assist with department readiness for inspections, surveys, and accreditation reviews.
• Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies, chemicals, linens, and equipment.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, repaired, and operated safely.
• Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate service as necessary.
• Respond promptly and professionally to requests from patients, residents, visitors, nursing staff, and other departments.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.