Environmental Services Operations Manager - Newark Campus

Location: Newark
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare! The Environmental Services Operations Department is searching for an experienced Environmental Services Operations Manager for the Newark Campus t o plan , organize, execute and control work activities of Environmental Services personnel to provide a clean, attractive , and safe environment. The successful candidate will have at least three to five years' experience working in a large, progressive housekeeping management position; with demonstrated success improving departmental operations and promoting Caregiver and patient satisfaction. Additionally, the candidate will possess effective verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to build relationships with all levels of hospital personnel, vendors and contractors. Additional Duties and 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 s ervice 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 b y 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 e nvironmental 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. Determines the extent to which departmental goals are being obtained; takes corrective action when necessary. Why ChristianaCare President/CEO Dr. Janice Nevin named among 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives in 2023 by Modern Healthcare ChristianaCare is the largest healthcare system in Delaware centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. Achieved Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals Award (2023) and rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion (2023) The region is rich with diverse cultures and offers some of the nation's best public and private schools, colleges, and universities. Benefits: ChristianaCare offers an annual incentive bonus and a collegial space where innovation is valued. We offer 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 great 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. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Management/Employee Relations, Business, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, social sciences or related field preferred Master’s Degree in Management/Employee Relations, Business, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, social sciences or related field Preferred. Previous experience of three to five years in a large, progressive housekeeping management position. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. About Christiana Care: Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

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