Environmental Services Manager
$61.2k - $94.8k/yr
Mid
Lewes, DE, USA
In Person
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesEnvironmental Services (Healthcare)
About the job
Requirements
- Five years of relevant experience will be considered.
- Completion of AHE Foundations for Success in Environmental Services Management is required within the first six months of employment.
- Completion of AHE Essentials of Infection Prevention and Environmental Hygiene is required within the first year of employment.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Basic computer skills are required, including using hardware and software, attaching files, composing email messages, and using internet browsers or sites.
- The role requires the ability to keep confidential information about patients and team members.
- The role requires the ability to withstand crisis situations.
- The role requires customer service skills for interacting with patients, team members, and visitors.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills are required.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, direction, and management oversight for continuous improvement of the facility's environmental services operating model.
- Provide staff leadership and make business decisions in support of the hospital's mission and vision.
- Maintain an optimal environment for patient care, safety, service, and value.
- Manage day-to-day departmental operations and maintain cleanliness and aesthetics for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Plan, organize, and implement specific services.
- Manage fiscal activities, performance improvement, and compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Manage personnel processes, including team member job performance, scheduling, training, and quality assurance.
- Oversee environmental services and laundry operations, including inventory control; operate environmental services equipment and fill in for any position as needed.
- Interface with all departments as part of the management team.
- Assist in managing departmental budgets for capital, projects, supplies, and operations.
- Ensure regulated medical waste is handled, packaged, stored, and disposed of in accordance with federal and state regulations, and maintain appropriate documentation.
- Manage departmental resources and recommend staffing levels, products, and equipment.
- Conduct interviewing and hiring, manage staff development and corrective actions, and address staff engagement needs.
- Manage quality improvement initiatives involving training, auditing, inspecting, rounding, and recommendations.
- Collaborate with the EVS director to establish dashboard metrics for operations and improvement initiatives.
- Promote safety, hand hygiene, patient experience, employee engagement, and retention.
- Coordinate scheduling and oversee subcontractors and vendors.
- Supervise or perform on-call emergency services when needed.
- Compose general and technical reports.
- Serve as the subject matter expert in environmental services, regulatory compliance, and training.
- Use computer programs and mobile devices effectively, including logging in, using applicable hardware and software, attaching files, composing email messages, and using internet browsers or sites.
- Take a customer-centered approach when addressing the needs of and interacting with patients, visitors, guests, team members, and other health care workers.
- Use a personal cell phone for business purposes as a member of the Leadership Team.
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification is preferred.
- Designated trainer status for Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (T-CHEST) or Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (T-CSCT) is a plus.
- Experience relating well to people from diverse backgrounds, training, and experience.
About the company
Beebe Healthcare is a health system that emphasizes practical nursing education and patient care in a variety of settings. Its nursing program follows a structured curriculum that progresses from basic to complex nursing care, integrating biological, behavioral, and social sciences to prepare graduates for entry-level practice. The program uses active learning and community resources, guided by Bloom’s Taxonomy and Maslow’s hierarchy, to develop independent judgment, critical thinking, and safe, high-quality care. Beebe Healthcare differentiates itself by linking education to real-world community needs, emphasizing ethical and professional accountability, patient advocacy, effective health teaching, and efficient use of resources. The company’s goal is to produce nursing graduates who can function as competent members of healthcare teams, deliver comprehensive care, and maintain professional standards in acute, long-term, and community-based settings.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lewes, Delaware
Founded
1916
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What believers are saying
- Beebe’s 2026 nursing class posted a 100% first-attempt NCLEX pass rate.
- Canopy rollout began July 28, 2026, improving staff safety across 1,500 frontline workers.
- Epic now enables MyChart scheduling, analytics, and care coordination across Beebe’s system.
What critics are saying
- Beebe cut 22 nonclinical jobs in August 2025 after reimbursement pressure and rising costs.
- February 2026 storm closures halted outpatient sites, exposing brittle operations during disruptions.
- Epic’s November 2025 rollout cost over $50 million, squeezing margins if utilization disappoints.
What makes Beebe Healthcare unique
- Beebe Healthcare runs Sussex County’s dominant local system with three campuses and deep community ties.
- Epic went live November 1, 2025, unifying records across Beebe’s network.
- Beebe acquired Cape Pharmacy October 31, 2024, strengthening outpatient medication control.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance