How to hire a manager of environmental services

How to hire a manager of environmental services, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager of environmental services hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a manager of environmental services job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new manager of environmental services
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a manager of environmental services, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect manager of environmental services also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of managers of environmental services and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Manager Of Environmental Services	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager Of Environmental Services	Administrative services managers plan, direct, and coordinate supportive services of an organization. Their specific responsibilities vary by the type of organization and may include keeping records, distributing mail, and planning and maintaining facilities.	$15-40
   Facilities Coordinator	The facilities coordinator's primary job is to oversee the maintenance and repair of the office space, equipment, and telecommunications systems of a building. They are responsible for handling all equipment emergencies and issues and act as a liaison between employees and contractors... Show more	$15-30
   Director, Facilities & Operations	Directors of facilities operations plan, organize and maintain the operations of an organization's infrastructure systems and facilities. They hire, evaluate, train, discipline, and recommend staff dismissal... Show more	$15-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Healthcare
   • Human Resources
   • Environmental Services
   • Patients
   • Customer Service
   • Infection Control
   • Payroll
   • EVS
   • Oversight
   • Industrial Cleaning
   • Floor Care
   • Performance Reviews
   • Employee Training
   • Develop Team

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   Responsibilities:

   • Orchestrate and manage key waste management and plumbing projects.
   • Manage contracts for facility mechanical systems, grounds, NFPA testing.
   • Manage a staff of 45 in compliance with SBA and JCAHO regulations.
   • Manage a staff of 1 supervisor and 25 FTE (1998) staff in a union environment.
   • Supervise, manage and execute all facility systems and operations; emergency sprinkler and generator systems, HVAC.
   • Orchestrate HIPAA training for staff that lead to new process/procedures for securing clients health information and accurately maintaining those records.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager of environmental services job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A manager of environmental services can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, managers of environmental services' average salary in south dakota is 47% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers of environmental services 62% less than senior-level managers of environmental services.
   • Certifications. A manager of environmental services with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a manager of environmental services's salary.

   Average manager of environmental services salary

   $52,893yearly

   $25.43 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager of environmental services salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average manager of environmental services salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$90,906	$44
   2	New York	$85,211	$41
   3	Maine	$82,866	$40
   4	Massachusetts	$77,589	$37
   5	Nevada	$75,764	$36
   6	Virginia	$69,040	$33
   7	Texas	$64,674	$31
   8	Oregon	$64,219	$31
   9	Pennsylvania	$61,650	$30
   10	Washington	$61,286	$29
   11	Missouri	$59,827	$29
   12	West Virginia	$59,139	$28
   13	Illinois	$54,946	$26
   14	Utah	$54,094	$26
   15	Florida	$52,664	$25
   16	Ohio	$52,600	$25
   17	Michigan	$52,589	$25
   18	New Mexico	$51,036	$25
   19	North Carolina	$50,480	$24
   20	Indiana	$48,480	$23

   Average manager of environmental services salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Parkland Hospital	$132,451	$63.68	2
   2	Alameda Health System	$128,305	$61.69	1
   3	Highland General Hospital	$112,866	$54.26
   4	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$104,412	$50.20
   5	Microchip Technology	$104,110	$50.05
   6	Encompass Health	$98,406	$47.31	291
   7	Mercy Children's Hospital	$86,788	$41.73	1
   8	Cleveland Clinic	$83,334	$40.06	6
   9	Massachusetts General Hospital	$81,292	$39.08
   10	West Tennessee Healthcare	$80,800	$38.85
   11	Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	$80,002	$38.46
   12	Marine Biological Laboratory	$78,238	$37.61
   13	Stantec	$75,705	$36.40	233
   14	Catholic Health Care System	$71,976	$34.60	1
   15	Casella Waste Systems	$71,783	$34.51
   16	Children's Hospital Colorado	$70,800	$34.04
   17	Ems, Inc.	$68,500	$32.93
   18	Rutland Regional Medical Center	$65,973	$31.72	3
   19	Burns & McDonnell	$65,875	$31.67	105
   20	Johns Hopkins Medicine	$64,973	$31.24	10

4. Writing a manager of environmental services job description

   A job description for a manager of environmental services role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a manager of environmental services job description:

   Manager of environmental services job description example

   Manager, Environmental Services (Evening Shift)) - (220002TW) Description Facility Profile
   
   TGH is the area's only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters*, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center,and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high-risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Children's Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. As the region's leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.
   
   Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2019-2020, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospital's in five medical specialties: Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, Orthopedics, and Urology. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time - an accomplishment that fewer than one percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
   *Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc.
   
   Department Profile
   
   The Environmental Services (EVS) department is an integral part of TGH and maintains cleanliness for 1.7 million square feet of both direct and indirect patient care. As a member of the Environmental Services Team for the largest Level 1 Trauma Center in the area, team members are a part of the frontline care team helping to heal some of the sickest patients. With over 1,000 licensed beds, TGH EVS Aides complete more than 200,000 room cleans each year. Extensive training is provided to ensure team members can effectively and confidently follow standard procedures in the safe clean-up and disposal of infectious waste while safely using cleaning chemicals in accordance with CDC, the Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
   
   Job Summary
   
   Under the direct supervision of Director and Assistant Director of Environmental Services, the Manager inspects the assigned areas ensuring compliance with the established cleaning standards. Determines cleaning effectiveness by staff and assesses the need for special cleaning. Reports items in need of repair or unsatisfactory condition. Demonstrates ability to interview, hire, schedule, assign work to and evaluate the work performance of employees supervised. Prepares productivity reports, monitors/maintains all work scheduling of Environmental Service Aides and Supervisors. Completes quality control inspections. Completes employee performance evaluations in a timely manner. Linen responsibilities include collecting and interacting with linen process. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
   
   Qualifications High School diploma or G.E.D.
   Minimum 2 years of experience in an institutional/hospitality experience.
   4 years of managerial or supervisory experience strongly preferred
   
   Primary Location: TampaWork Locations: TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33606Job: Environmental ServicesOrganization: TGH - HospitalSchedule: Full-time Shift: Evening JobShift Hours: 7:30pm-4amJob Posting: Sep 14, 2022, 11:46:27 PM

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5. Post your job

   To find managers of environmental services for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any managers of environmental services they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level managers of environmental services with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your manager of environmental services job on Zippia to find and recruit manager of environmental services candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit managers of environmental services, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new manager of environmental services

   Once you've selected the best manager of environmental services candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new manager of environmental services. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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