Environmental Services Director Hospital EVS / Housekeeping Operations

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced General Manager – Environmental Services (EVS / Hospital Custodial Operations) to lead onsite housekeeping operations at a major healthcare facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

This leadership role oversees hospital cleaning, sanitation, infection control support, and environmental services teams, ensuring a safe, clean, and high-quality environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

You will provide strategic leadership, manage daily operations, and drive client satisfaction, compliance, and operational excellence across all Environmental Services functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage hospital Environmental Services / custodial operations
• Ensure a safe, clean, and infection-free healthcare environment
• Drive patient and client satisfaction scores
• Supervise and develop EVS leadership and frontline teams
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and daily operational performance
• Manage budgets, cost control, and financial performance
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards
• Partner with hospital leadership, Infection Control, and Environment of Care teams
• Manage vendors, contracts, and facility service projects
• Implement performance metrics, QA/QI programs, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of management experience
• 3–5 years of director-level Environmental Services / Housekeeping leadership
• Healthcare or hospital EVS experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Experience in budget management, vendor oversight, or contract administration
• Ability to analyze data and drive operational improvements

Preferred Experience:

• Hospital or healthcare EVS leadership
• Infection prevention or hospital safety collaboration
• Union or labor relations experience
• Large-scale facility or multi-team management

Why Join Us:

• Lead Environmental Services in a respected healthcare system serving 230,000+ residents
• Direct impact on patient care, safety, and hospital experience
• Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more
• Career growth opportunities and leadership development support