Environmental Services EVS Director

Aramark Ireland Holdings Limited; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking an Environmental Services Director to lead environmental services and patient transport operations at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. This senior leadership role ensures a clean, safe, and compliant healthcare environment while supporting exceptional patient, visitor, and staff experiences.

Responsibilities include operational leadership, team development, client relationship management, and financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership and management experience in healthcare operations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with clients and staff.
• Experience with Joint Commission standards preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, controls, and directs environmental services and patient transport operations to meet goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop managers and frontline staff using coaching models.
• Develop and maintain client partnerships and ensure service excellence.
• Manage departmental budgets, labor, supplies, and inventory for cost control.
• Drive productivity and continuous improvement while meeting quality targets.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership & team development

Communication & relationship-building

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Information at a Glance

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking an Environmental Services (EVS) Director to lead environmental services and patient transport operations at Presbyterian Hospital, a large acute care facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. The Environmental Services Director is a management position responsible for developing and executing environmental services and patient transport services to meet customer needs. This role oversees housekeeping, floor care, patient room cleaning, operating room cleaning, waste management, and patient transport services, ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient healthcare environment. The Director is responsible for maintaining service excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational performance while supporting exceptional patient, visitor, and staff experiences.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Operational Leadership - Plans, controls, and directs all environmental services and patient transport operations, including cleaning, sanitizing, floor care, waste management, and patient movement services, to meet operational and financial goals, client objectives, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

• Leadership - Lead, mentor, engage, and develop managers and frontline team members to maximize their contributions. Responsible for recruiting, training, coaching, succession planning, and performance management. Foster a culture of accountability, safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement while leveraging the GROW Coaching model to develop talent and recognize achievements.

• Client Relationship - Develop and maintain strong client and customer partnerships that support a mutually beneficial business relationship. Deliver and model WEST as the foundation for exceptional customer service. Identify client needs, communicate operational performance, and ensure environmental services and patient transport programs consistently meet customer expectations and organizational goals.

• Financial Performance - Responsible for managing departmental budgets, including labor, supplies, equipment, and contracted services. Monitor financial performance through accurate reporting, P&L management, productivity metrics, and inventory controls. Utilize Aramark systems and processes to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, cost management, and margin improvement.

• Productivity & Operational Excellence - Implement and maintain the General Manager agenda for environmental services and patient transport operations. Drive efficiency through effective labor management, productivity initiatives, and process improvement strategies. Ensure compliance with Operational Excellence standards while achieving performance targets related to quality, service, and cost control.

• Compliance & Safety - Ensure compliance with all regulatory, infection prevention, safety, sanitation, and accreditation standards, including Joint Commission requirements. Maintain survey readiness and promote a culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement across environmental services and patient transport operations.

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

• At least 5 years of leadership and management experience.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and engage high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong professional presence with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

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 .