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The Environmental Services Operations Department is searching for an experienced Environmental Services Operations Manager for the Cecil Campus in Elkton, MD to plan, organize, implement and control Patient Escort Services/ Environmental Services/ Textiles work activities and staff department personnel.
The successful candidate will have at least two to three years' supervisory experience working in a large housekeeping department with demonstrated success improving departmental operations and promoting Caregiver and patient satisfaction.
Responsibilities:Maintains the highest practicable quality housekeeping standards in the hospital.
Supervises and directs assigned staff including interviewing and hiring new staff, evaluating work performance, coaching and disciplining
Ensures employee relations matters are conducted in a fair, even handed manner consistent with Christiana Care's policies.
Coordinates departmental activities and responsibilities with other Christiana Care departments.
Meets with material suppliers, manufacturer designers and service contractors on various equipment, materials, tools and contract services available.
Evaluates technical information and makes recommendations to the Director on whether or not to purchase/obtain services from the business.
Verifies and approves time sheets and develops schedules to provide adequate work coverage.
Establishes goals with a plan of action for accomplishment, including clearly stated desired results in conjunction with the Director, Environmental Services.
Requests maintenance for buildings, furnishings and equipment as necessary.
Develops the department annual operating and capital budgets to include personnel, equipment, material, engineering services and project needs. Monitors and manages the budget after adoption.
Ensures that the proper in-service education programs are selected and provided to the staff.
Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of the facilities and makes corrective recommendations. Manages processes for the delivery of soiled linen to textiles and set up services for the conference center.
Assists the Director with the execution of work performed by contractors. Ensures that contractual provisions and construction schedules are met
Ensures that the Environmental Services Department is in compliance with CDC, JCAHO, EPA, OSHA and other relevant Ensures housekeeping equipment is properly maintained.
Conducts regular staff meetings to communicate and coordinate all activities. Reviews, updates, and enforces the department policies and procedures.
Participates in on-site visits by regulatory agencies as scheduled. Remains up to date on environmental matters.
Directs preparation of department records, reports and analyses ensuring that they are complete, accurate and timely. Ensures that a safe work environment is maintained in work areas and that proper safety procedures are followed.
Education and Experience Requirements:Highschool Diploma/GED Required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Previous supervisor experience of two or three years required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
ChristianaCare benefits:Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
Our medical/dental/vision benefits are available to our caregivers on their first day of employment! And we offer two different mechanisms toward planning for your retirement, a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan.
Annual Compensation Range $79,497.60 - $127,212.80This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
Feb 28, 2026EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/