Assistant Director of Environmental Services

HHS is hiring an Assistant Director of Environmental Services in Lake Charles, LA. The role involves leading a hospital housekeeping team to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients. Responsibilities include team training, inspections, recruitment, and collaboration with leadership. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. No prior housekeeping experience is needed, but a willingness to learn is essential. The position requires flexibility in scheduling and may involve relocation for promotions.
Job Description Summary

We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate, leader to join our housekeeping team!

Assist with leading a goal-oriented hospital housekeeping department to create a team environment that is effective, productive, and rewarding. Together with your team, you will create a safe, clean, and comfortable environment where patients can heal. No housekeeping experience is required, just a willingness to learn.

Job Description
• Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
• Be open-minded and ready to learn from your manager and team members alike
• Lead and manage team member training, development, assignments, and schedules
• Perform daily inspections and assessments and coach and counsel team members
• Recruit team members who reflect our values and create a positive work environment that supports retention
• Collaborate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals
• Analyze data and make adjustments to meet facility, budget, and compliance goals

Skills
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication
• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments
• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
• Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities

Not Required But a Big Plus
• Experience managing a team
• Experience working in a healthcare environment
• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish

Manage a team. Grow your career.

We don’t hire assistant directors, we hire future directors. There will be a lot to learn, but if you’re willing to put in the work you will succeed. Assistant directors typically are promoted within two years.

What We Offer
• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development and ongoing training

Important to Know
• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
• Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
• HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

Who is HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• Rotating weekends

Education:
• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:
• Housekeeping management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:
• Lake Charles, LA 70601 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
• Lake Charles, LA 70601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person