Director of Environmental Services
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, Florida
UF Health Shands Hospital is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals. We’re recognized for delivering high-quality patient care, and we have a director of environmental services (EVS) position open now. If you’re a healthcare environmental services professional looking for a rewarding position where you’ll learn and grow, start a new chapter in your career with us.
Delivering the best patient care requires the best care for our team.
- You’ll earn competitive compensation.
- Our health and wellness benefits will empower you to live your life fully.
- Tuition reimbursement is available to help you grow.
- Relocation assistance may be provided.
Our patients — and our people — are the heart of what we do.
To make an impact as a director of environmental services at UF Health Shands, you will:
- Oversee the entire UF Health Shands environmental services operation, guaranteeing top-notch and professionally administered services.
- Create strategic plans and policies for the department that align with the UF Health Shands mission and key performance indicators.
- Oversee business operations, negotiate contracts, prepare and manage annual budgets, and ensure financial performance for the department.
- Execute strategies to boost employee engagement and manage programs aimed at promoting team building and retention.
- Provide coverage for managers and supervisors to ensure sufficient staffing for EVS operations.
- Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission and federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes pertaining to waste management, labor and operations of environmental services.
To achieve excellence in this full-time role, we’re looking for:
- A bachelor's degree in hospitality, health care, business or a related field, plus five years of management experience in environmental services (preferably in health care).
- In lieu of degree, candidates must have nine years of management experience in environmental services (preferably in health care).
- A Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) credential is preferred.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to prepare and deliver executive-level presentations.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite; experience in EVS software systems preferred.
- Proven success in leading teams to exceptional outcomes in a complex, fast-paced environment while providing outstanding service is required.
Schedule: Full-time
Location: 1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
Discover the many reasons UF Health Shands has earned accolades as a medical provider and as an employer.
UF Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and a drug-free workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46.17 - $62.43 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Relocate:
- Gainesville, FL 32608: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person