Director of Environmental Services- Cayuga Health- Full Time- Days

Summary:

The Director of Environmental Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for environmental services, linen/textiles, and associated support services across the Cayuga Health, including Cayuga Medical Center, Schuyler Hospital, and designated ambulatory care locations. The role is accountable for standardizing processes, driving financial performance, improving environmental hygiene and patient experience outcomes, and ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective service delivery. Success is measured through system-wide quality metrics, cost savings achievement, regulatory compliance, and patient experience improvements.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead system-wide strategic planning, operational execution, and standardization of EVS services (environmental hygiene, waste management, linen/textiles, and related services), ensuring measurable improvements in quality, safety, and patient experience
• Develop, monitor, and achieve annual financial and productivity targets, including cost savings, contract optimization, and performance metrics
• Build, mentor, and hold accountable EVS managers and supervisors, implementing standardized training, competency development programs, and performance management systems across all facilities
• Collaborate with infection prevention, clinical leadership, and support services to implement evidence-based environmental hygiene practices and ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness
• Drive system-wide initiatives including product standardization, workflow optimization, discharge cleaning efficiency, and linen management programs, ensuring adoption, measurement, and continuous improvement

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Facilities Management, Hospitality Management, or related field OR minimum 5 years equivalent progressive leadership experience
• Minimum 5 years' environmental services, hospitality, or facilities management experience, including at least 3 years in a multi-site healthcare leadership role
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing budgets, financial analytics, and cost reduction initiatives in a healthcare or institutional environment
• Minimum 3 years' experience leading teams of supervisors/managers with demonstrated success in staff development, engagement, and performance improvement
• Demonstrated expertise (3+ years) in infection prevention practices, environmental hygiene standards, and EVS operations including chemicals, equipment, and regulatory requirements

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire

Physical Requirements:

This role requires the ability to actively round across multiple healthcare facilities and departments, including walking, standing, and navigating clinical and non-clinical environments for extended periods. The role requires visual acuity, communication, and cognitive ability to evaluate environments, identify risks, and interact with staff and leadership. Occasional lifting, bending, and interaction with equipment may be required. Exposure to healthcare environments including noise, cleaning agents, and infectious materials is possible. Time is divided between office work, meetings, and field leadership presence across facilities.

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements:

Onsite role across Cayuga Health locations, full-time, days, with flexibility based on operational needs. Up to 25% travel between facilities required.

Pay Range Disclosure:

Standard Rate of $90,000 - $125,000 per year plus benefits