Manager of Environmental Services

Ohio County Healthcare; Hartford (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio County Hospital in Hartford, KY seeks a Manager of Environmental Services. This full-time role oversees EVS operations across hospital locations, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will lead a team, manage schedules, train staff, and coordinate with the Director of Facilities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, strong communication, basic computer skills, and prior leadership experience in a similar setting. Travel is up to 25%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required for the role.
• Ability to read, interpret and guide staff to comply with standards.
• Basic computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
• Lead EVS duties including cleaning and restoration as needed.
• Communicate shifts and duties to staff for clear directives.
• Ensure daily tasks and deep-clean assignments are completed and staff remain productive.
• Collaborate with the director to request additional staff when needed.
• Train new hires and certify staff competence.
• Order and receive supplies and manage inventory.
• Educate employees on safety measures for chemicals and equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors for EVS services.
• Perform quality audits and patient satisfaction surveys.
• Maintain time and attendance logs and monthly laundry counts.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Compliance reading

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ohio County Hospital - Hartford, KY 42347

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Days, including Holidays & Weekends

POSITION TITLE: 401 – Manager of Environmental Services

LOCATION: Hospital Setting & Clinical

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities

REVISION DATE: July 2026

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalentrequired for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).

REQUIRED:

Must have the ability to read, interpret and guide staff in compliance standards such as those from Health Department and The Joint Commission

Basic computer literacy

PREFERRED:

EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED: Good communication skills, able to adequately manage a team, able to receive constructive criticism

PREFERRED: Prior leadership experience in a similar position

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE: N/A

JOB DESCRIPTION

The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as all-inclusive of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. All employees subject to an annual performance evaluation based on the duties and responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Usual working space is a well-ventilated area. Requires standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, and lifting. Clear speech to communicate effectively with customers (e.g. patients, families, and other team members). Fine and gross motor skills. Environment may be stressful at times, therefore ability to work under stressful conditions is necessary. Also subject to bloodborne pathogens at all times in patient care. May have occasional exposure to radiation during radiology procedures and to dangerous chemicals (cleaning and disinfecting agents).

COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY EXPECTATIONS

All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the highest standard of integrity, ethical behavior, and regulatory compliance. As a condition of employment, employees must adhere to:

• OCH Code of Conduct
• OCH Policies and Procedures
• Scope of Practice within License/Certification.
• HIPAA and HIPAA Security Confidentiality Standards
• Workplace Safety
• Mandatory Training
• Annual Compliance Education

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manager of Environmental Services is responsible for management of the Environmental Services Department covering all OCH locations. Duties will include the following tasks:

• Create and maintain the workday schedules and hours to ensure adequate staff are available to complete all duties and assignments.
• Assist with any EVS duties such as preparation, cleaning or restoring to normalcy.
• Communicate shifts, schedules and duties to all subordinates to maintain clear directives of duties.
• Ensure daily assignments/tasks (routine shifts and deep clean) are being accomplished and staff remain productive.
• Work in collaboration with the director to request additional staff members as needed.
• Ensure newly hired employees are properly trained and competent to perform all assigned duties.
• Order and receive supplies.
• Ability to properly educate all employees on all safety measures required for handling any chemicals, cleaners or equipment related to EVS job duties.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contract groups to ensure EVS needs are met. These may include pest control, waste management & commercial cleaning services.
• Performs quality assurance audits and patient satisfaction surveys routinely, guiding staff in needed improvements.
• Maintain time and attendance logs, addressing excessive occurrences as necessary.
• Maintain month-end laundry counts, reporting required data to the accounting department as requested.
• Collaborate with director regarding employee performance matters.
• Acts as the primary contact for customer service issues regarding EVS and Housekeeping. This includes patient concerns or complaints, as well as all hospital departmental inquiries.
• Investigate and resolve any EVS/Housekeeping issues.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Utilizes online ordering programs as needed
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalentrequired for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).

REQUIRED:

Must have the ability to read, interpret and guide staff in compliance standards such as those from Health Department and The Joint Commission

Basic computer literacy

PREFERRED:

EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED: Good communication skills, able to adequately manage a team, able to receive constructive criticism

PREFERRED: Prior leadership experience in a similar position

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE: N/A