Director - Enviromental Services​/Housekeeping

DIRECTOR - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES / HOUSEKEEPING

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. GW Hospital has earned recognitions from U.S. News & World Report as a Best Regional Hospital and High Performing in Neurology and Neuroscience, as well as High Performing designations for multiple procedures. GW Hospital is also recognized with the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023.

GW Hospital is the sole hospital in Washington, D.C. to receive this service line recognition.

“At GW Hospital, we are proud to offer a range of advanced services and treatments. Our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical services, research, and education to improve care, quality, and outcomes for our patients,” says Ulises Torres, MD, Chief Quality Officer at GW Hospital.

GW Hospital also partners with Children's National Hospital in its NICU, and maintains designation as a Level I Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Director of Environmental Services / Housekeeping

Establishes, directs, and sustains a fiscally responsible and measurable housekeeping and linen program across the hospital. The director leads a housekeeping operation that provides a sparkling clean, hygienic, and safe environment that is patient-centered, sustainable (i.e., green cleaning and integrated pest management), aligned with customer demands, and yields strong results measured by patient satisfaction scores and internal key performance indicators within the approved budget.

Responsible for compliance with applicable Federal and District regulations including, but not limited to, EPA, DDOE, DOH, and OSHA.

The Director of Environmental Services / Housekeeping is a key member of the GW Hospital Leadership Team. The hospital emphasizes professional development and leadership opportunities. The ideal candidate will be committed to GW Hospital’s mission of excellent service to DC/Metro citizens, to patients who seek GW Hospital’s treatments, and to international patients.

• Lead and manage the environmental services and housekeeping programs to ensure cleanliness, safety, and patient-centered service.
• Maintain fiscal responsibility and achieve measurable outcomes aligned with budget and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (EPA, DDOE, DOH, OSHA).
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and other departments to support overall patient care goals.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries (benefits site: )

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquarters in King of Prussia, PA, and UHS employs 99,000 people. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 3–5 years of relevant management experience required, or 8 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree, plus management experience as required.
• Previous experience in a hospital environment required
• Experience working in a union environment is preferred
• Experience using LEAN or other similar performance improvement methods to transform operations is preferred
• Must complete GWUH Hazardous Materials Training for…