Director Environmental Services Jobs in Portsmouth, OH

At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility - we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we're a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.
Job Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for directing daily operations of the Environmental Services program to ensure clean, orderly, and attractive conditions throughout the Medical Center. Promotes a climate of efficiency, cohesiveness, and self-pride among staff. Ensures ample supply of clean linen and manages the hazardous waste program. Supports facility operations by coordinating tasks personally or through subordinate supervisors.
Essential Functions
• Directs daily operations and work schedules of the Environmental Services department.
• Provides leadership, training, and performance evaluation for Environmental Services supervisors and staff.
• Interviews, selects, orients, and assists in training new team members.
• Inspects and evaluates facility conditions, quality of work, and compliance with standards.
• Coordinates the Hazardous Waste program and maintains the Hazardous Material Management Plan in compliance with regulations.
• Develops and manages departmental budgets, monitors expenditures, and recommends resource needs.
• Develops, reviews, and implements departmental policies, procedures, goals, and standards.
• Acts as a liaison with key customers, vendors, and departmental leaders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement
Bachelor's degree in environmental service, public health, or a related field
Experience Requirement
4-5 years of experience in environmental service, public health, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures
N/A
Working Conditions
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
O. Radiation: 1. Never
P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands
This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with intermittent repetitive motions; and occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.
Additional Job Descriptions
N/A
Department:
Environmental Services
Shift:
Flex (United States of America)
Time Type:
Full time
Address:
2201 Lexington Avenue
City, State:
Ashland, Kentucky