Description

Sodexo is seeking an Environmental Services Operations Manager 1 for Adventist Health Mendocino Coast, a 25-bed critical access hospital in FortBragg, CA. This role oversees daily operations to ensure a clean, safe, and compliant environment that supports patient care and satisfaction. Join a dedicated team serving a close-knit coastal community while driving excellence in environmental services.

• Lead daily EVS operations to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant hospital environment that supports patient care and regulatory readiness.
• Drive quality and patient satisfaction by setting standards, conducting inspections/rounding, and responding quickly to service requests from clinical partners.
• Coach, schedule, and develop frontline teams, ensuring training in infection prevention, safety, and proper use of equipment and chemicals.
• Optimize workflows and resources—manage inventory, staffing, and task assignments to meet service levels, budgets, and performance metrics.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Hands-on leadership experience in Environmental Services, Custodial, or Facilities—healthcare preferred—with a track record of running reliable daily operations.
• Working knowledge of infection prevention and safety practices (e.g., isolation protocols, terminal cleaning, chemical handling) and comfort operating in regulated settings.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to partner with nursing, facilities, and administration and to deliver excellent customer service.
• Results orientation—organized, data-aware, and committed to continuous improvement that lifts cleanliness scores and patient experience.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience