Manager - Environmental Services (EVS)

Columbia Memorial Hospital; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, OR seeks an Environmental Services Manager to lead housekeeping and laundry operations across the hospital and CMH clinics. You will schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate staff to maintain clean, sanitary, and orderly facilities meeting HFAP requirements and patient satisfaction.

This working manager role requires strong organizational skills, teamwork with care teams, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience in healthcare preferred.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in housekeeping or environmental services.
• Ability to train staff and coordinate schedules.
• Knowledge of HFAP requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage housekeeping and laundry staff scheduling and training.
• Supervise daily environmental services operations across hospital and clinics.
• Ensure sanitary conditions meet HFAP standards and patient satisfaction.
• Perform hands-on cleaning duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in healthcare administration or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Astoria , OR

Leadership / Management

Full Time , Days , Shift Length: 8

Posted 08/07/2026

Call: Yes

The Environmental Services Manager manages housekeeping, linen, and cleanliness of the grounds. The manager will schedule, train, assign, supervise, and evaluate work assigned to housekeeping and laundry personnel at CMH. This position will coordinate the day-to-day activities of the departments and maintain the hospital and CMH clinics in a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition to meet Health Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) requirements and patient satisfaction standards. This position will ensure quality services are being provided during all shifts in the Hospital and CMH Clinics. The EVS Manager is expected to be a working manager and perform housekeeping and laundry services as needed in addition to performing management duties.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of fundamental housekeeping and laundry service processes, staffing, regulatory requirements, maintaining documentation, ability to properly and efficiently train staff, interpret and apply related CMH policies and procedures. Ability to collaboratively assess and develop creative solutions to provide the very best customer service to CMH’s internal and external customers. Organizational and planning skills. Must work well with others and have good customer service skills.

License/Certification

Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional or similar preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Education and/or Experience

High School or equivalent. Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree. The position requires three years of progressively responsible housekeeping and custodial experience preferably in an acute care hospital, and 2 years of supervisory experience. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to, Excel and Word.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance

This position requires heavy physical effort (lifts/carry up to 50 lbs); prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking; considerable reaching, pushing, stooping, bending kneeling and crouching. This position will be exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals; works in precarious or slippery locations. May be exposed to infectious environments.

About Us

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is located in the beautiful and historic town of Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. At CMH, we are committed to providing person-centered care to our patients and Caregivers. We are a full-service, 25-bed, critical access, not-for-profit, Level III trauma, Planetree Certified, hospital which includes a robust Medical Group.

As a Planetree Hospital, CMH has developed dynamic and focused efforts to involve the perspective of patients, family members and staff to increase person-centered care throughout our organization. We value compassionate, courteous and respectful interactions, patient and family involvement in care planning to include the patient’s goals and preferences, healing design of spaces, community health and a strategic plan that emphasizes person-centered care for the patient and caregiver alike.

CMH is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity in our workforce strengthens our ability to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to the patients and communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.