Assistant Manager, EVS (VCVH)

At NorthBay Health the Environmental Services Manager reports directly to the Director of Environmental Services and is responsible for overseeing Environmental Services operations, including staff supervision, budgeting, equipment, and resource management. This role ensures that NorthBay Healthcare facilities are maintained in a safe, clean, and orderly manner. Responsibilities include coordinating personnel activities such as hiring, training, scheduling, and conducting disciplinary actions. Additionally, this position ensures the availability of adequate supplies and equipment in compliance with standards set by the Infection Control and Value Analysis committees. The manager develops and monitors ES and Linen Quality Assurance indicators for NorthBay Medical Center and VacaValley hospitals, supports regulatory compliance, and performs other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

• Assist in supervising, training, scheduling, and evaluating EVS staff to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness, infection prevention compliance, and adherence to departmental procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee cleaning schedules and special projects, such as floor care, waste management, and infection control initiatives.
• Collaborate with other departments to address service concerns, resolve issues promptly, and ensure a high standard of customer service.
• Maintain inventory control by monitoring supply levels, ensuring proper storage and usage, and placing orders as needed.
• Assist with employee performance management, including coaching, mentoring, corrective action, and recognition.
• Participate in departmental meetings, trainings, and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Serve as the acting manager in the absence of the EVS Manager, handling operational and staffing decisions as needed.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission standards, OSHA regulations, and internal hospital policies.
• Completes and reviews quarterly Q.A. reports for NB and VV. and submits to Director for approval.
• Organizational standards for Joint Commission, Patient Safety and the Department of Heath will be met or exceeded.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health's True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1-5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

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Education: Associate's degree with 2+ years EVS leadership experience in a hospital setting, or 4 years progressively responsible supervisory experience.

Licensure Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) are required in 9 months of start in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible management/supervisory experience with two years in environmental services and/or hospital related departments. Knowledge of hospital infection control practices, environmental services policies and procedures, Joint Commission Environment of Care requirements, Cal-OSHA regulations, Title 22 regulations, Hazardous material regulations, ADA and AHJ requirements

Essential Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite required; Word and Excel and EVS software systems preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to prepare and deliver executive-level presentations. Must be well organized, be able to set priorities, work independently and is an effective team member.

Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may participate in the following activities: Must be able to operate large cleaning equipment and lift 50 lbs.

Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.

Hours: Exempt.