Director of Environmental Services

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Powerlink core services consist of: Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Laundry Services, Food & Nutrition Services & Facility Management. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Corporate Culture Outcome-oriented; results-focused with strong performance values Detailed-oriented; quality and precision-focused Customer-oriented; a customer-centric mindset Team-oriented; work is cooperative and collaborative Job Summary As a Director of Environmental Services, you are responsible for directing and overseeing the operational needs of the Housekeeping Department. You will coordinate the tasks of the Assistant Directors and Operations Managers and will serve as a liaison between administration and hospital departments. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for department's financial data and statistics Develops and recommends department operating budget and ensure the department operates within budget Coordinates housekeeping activities with other departments Actively communicates with administration and other hospital departments Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and supervises functions and activities of the department Establishes work standards and workflow Establishes and implements policies and procedures for departmental operations Encourages and mentors staff creativity and innovation Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies Proactive in the achievement of the facility goals and objectives Demonstrates quality leadership in meeting performance plans Reads, develops, and administers Total Quality Management process Develops and maintains job descriptions for department staff Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of two years of housekeeping management experience at a healthcare account required Must have the ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data General business acumen Excellent interpersonal skills High customer service and quality attitude Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives Public speaking skills Ability to utilize a participative approach to managing staff, to organize and prioritize tasks, and to develop budgets with a complete understanding of facility needs and requirements Excellent stress management skills, administrative and organizational, and follow-through (with associates and clients) skills required Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Education/Experience High school diploma or GED required. A minimum of 2 years of experience in all aspects of Housekeeping and Laundry. A minimum of 2 years of experience in all aspects of supervision and successful leading a strong team.