Hospital EVS Leader: Assistant Director

Compass Group USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

TouchPoint, a Compass Group USA company, seeks an Assistant Director of Environmental Services to support the EVS Director in a hospital setting. You will help ensure a clean, safe, and patient-centered environment while meeting regulatory and infection prevention standards.

You will lead and develop staff, coordinate with hospital leadership, plan staffing and budgets, conduct audits, and drive quality improvement and patient satisfaction through collaborative partnerships.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare environmental services, housekeeping, or support services.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge of healthcare housekeeping practices, infection prevention standards, and regulatory requirements preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, improve operational performance, and deliver high levels of customer service.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience with staffing, performance management, budgeting, and inventory control.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Environmental Services in planning, directing, and managing the daily operations of the department
• Establish, implement, and monitor departmental standards, policies, and work procedures to ensure compliance with hospital, regulatory, and infection prevention requirements
• Coordinate and oversee the activities of Operations Managers and frontline EVS associates to ensure consistent service delivery across all assigned areas
• Develop staffing plans, work schedules, and assignments to ensure adequate coverage and efficient utilization of resources
• Interview, select, hire, onboard, coach, evaluate, and, when necessary, recommend corrective action or termination of associates in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
• Provide leadership, training, development, and performance management to departmental staff to promote engagement, accountability, and professional growth
• Conduct routine inspections, quality audits, and performance evaluations to ensure cleanliness, safety, and service excellence throughout the facility
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and department stakeholders to address operational needs, coordinate housekeeping activities, and support facility projects, moves, and renovations
• Lead and facilitate regular staff meetings, safety discussions, and communication forums to promote teamwork and operational alignment
• Manage special projects and periodic deep-cleaning initiatives, ensuring appropriate staffing, equipment, and supplies are available
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies as needed, and maintain cost-effective inventory control practices
• Assist with department budgeting, expense management, labor productivity initiatives, and financial performance goals
• Support patient satisfaction, employee engagement, and quality improvement initiatives to drive continuous operational excellence
• Serve as a liaison between hospital administration, clinical departments, and environmental Services to foster strong partnerships and exceptional customer service

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

TouchPoint, a Compass Group USA company, seeks an Assistant Director of Environmental Services to support the EVS Director in a hospital setting. You will help ensure a clean, safe, and patient-centered environment while meeting regulatory and infection prevention standards.

You will lead and develop staff, coordinate with hospital leadership, plan staffing and budgets, conduct audits, and drive quality improvement and patient satisfaction through collaborative partnerships.