Environmental Services Manager

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health is seeking an Environmental Services Manager to oversee housekeeping, sanitation, and waste management within a healthcare setting. You will lead staff, ensure infection-prevention standards, and work with clinical leaders to maintain cleanliness and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and at least three years in environmental services or related fields, with prior supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, environmental services, business, or a related field required; Master's preferred.
• Three years of experience in environmental services, housekeeping, facilities operations, or related experience required.
• Healthcare setting and supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention practices, cleaning standards, and regulatory requirements in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily environmental services operations including housekeeping, sanitization, and waste management to ensure a clean, safe healthcare environment.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to staff; ensure adherence to infection prevention standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to maintain high cleanliness standards, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Support staff development, performance management, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental budgeting and planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Staff development

Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Environmental Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of environmental services, including housekeeping, sanitation, and waste management, to ensure a clean, safe, and compliant healthcare environment. This role provides leadership, direction, and support to staff while ensuring adherence to infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

The Manager collaborates with clinical and administrative leaders to maintain high standards of environmental cleanliness, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency. This position also supports staff development, performance management, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental budgeting and resource planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, environmental services, business, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Three years of experience in environmental services, housekeeping, facilities operations, or related experience required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention practices, cleaning standards, and regulatory requirements in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge or ability to learn staffing, scheduling, and performance management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to operational needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar systems.
• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) preferred.