EVS Operations Leader - Healthcare Hygiene

Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Manager of Environmental Services (EVS) to lead daily operations, establish cleanliness standards, and drive quality across the hospital. You will supervise frontline staff, coordinate schedules, and partner with clinical teams to ensure safe, sanitary environments that support patient care and experience.

The role emphasizes staff development, training, and continuous improvement, with strong focus on regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years in Environmental Services/housekeeping with 1–2 years supervisory experience.
• CHESP certification preferred; EVS training certs (e.g., T-CHEST/T-CSCT) preferred; valid driver's license if travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily EVS operations and linen services; ensure cleanliness standards and sanitation across areas.
• Lead training, auditing, and process improvement to enhance cleaning effectiveness.
• Ensure regulatory alignment and environmental hygiene practices across departments.
• Direct and monitor EVS equipment, supplies, and inventory; coordinate vendor services where needed.
• Assist budget management through monitoring labor, supplies, and expenses; produce operations reports.
• Provide staffing and performance management; coach and develop EVS staff and supervisors.
• Support on-call coverage and incident response to maintain EVS services.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Training

Communication

Education

Associate degree in mgmt / business / healthcare

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Manager of Environmental Services (EVS) to lead daily operations, establish cleanliness standards, and drive quality across the hospital. You will supervise frontline staff, coordinate schedules, and partner with clinical teams to ensure safe, sanitary environments that support patient care and experience.

The role emphasizes staff development, training, and continuous improvement, with strong focus on regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.