Manager Environmental Services, St. Francis

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St.Francis also delivers advanced heart,orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

The Environmental Services Manager is responsible for leading, planning, and directing the daily operations of the Environmental Services (EVS) department. This role ensures a safe, clean, and sanitary hospital environment by developing and implementing departmental policies, monitoring cleaning practices, coordinating with infection prevention, and managing staff. The Manager promotes continuous improvement through innovative methods and ensures regulatory compliance and service excellence standards are upheld.

Essential Functions

• Oversees daily operations and supervises EVS staff performance.

• Monitors cleaning activities, including patient areas, public spaces, and procedural areas.

• Partners with Infection Control to ensure effective sanitation procedures.

• Conducts facility inspections and submits maintenance requests as needed.

• Manages supply inventory and orders to support operational efficiency.

• Coordinates with linen service vendors to ensure timely and adequate linen supply.

• Ensures proper handling of general and medical waste and seeks process improvements to reduce waste generation.

• Provides staff education on safety standards, infection prevention, and equipment usage.

• Promotes adherence to the organization’s compliance policies, including HIPAA and Joint Commission standards.

• Develops and implements departmental policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Conducts employee training, evaluations, and performance development planning.

• Participates in budget planning and cost control activities for the department.

• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of healthcare cleaning standards and safety regulations.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to train, evaluate, and motivate a diverse team.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with infection control, waste management, and linen services.

• Basic computer proficiency, including scheduling and reporting systems.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (required)

• Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field (preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• None required upon hire

Experience

• Five (5) or more years of environmental services experience (required)

• Five (5) or more years in a supervisory or management capacity (required)