Assistant Director of Environmental Services

Friends Homes; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Gym access

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid leave

Scholarships

EAP

Local perks

Team events

Job summary

Friends Homes is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Environmental Services to lead housekeeping and laundry across our Continuing Care Retirement Community. You will ensure clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for residents and staff while coordinating across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and rehab areas.

You will drive infection prevention, regulatory readiness, and high service standards, working hands-on to support a compassionate, mission-driven

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in Environmental Services, Housekeeping, or Laundry Operations within a healthcare, long-term care, hospital, or senior living environment.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, Environmental Services, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, organize, and oversee housekeeping and laundry operations across the community.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and infection prevention in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Ensure proper infection control and safe linen-handling procedures.
• Monitor laundry inventory, workflow, and turnaround times for timely service.
• Conduct inspections, quality assurance rounds, and regulatory preparedness activities for surveys and audits.
• Provide hands-on leadership and staff mentorship.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Infection prevention knowledge

Hospitality mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor’s in Healthcare Admin or related

Job description

Find a Rewarding Career at Friends Homes

Position:Assistant Director of Environmental Services

Location: Greensboro, NC

Job Id:1683

# of Openings:1

Assistant Director of Environmental Services

Join a team where clean, safe, and welcoming spaces make a difference every day.

Position details: Full time, Salary (exempt)

Friends Homes is seeking an experienced and service-minded Assistant Director of Environmental Services to help lead housekeeping and laundry operations across our Continuing Care Retirement Community. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on leader who understands the importance of cleanliness, infection prevention, hospitality, and teamwork in a senior living and healthcare environment.

In this role, you will help ensure residents, families, visitors, and team members experience a community that is clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming. You will support Environmental Services operations across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, rehabilitation areas, common spaces, and healthcare laundry services.

Why this role matters

Environmental Services plays a vital role in resident-centered care by protecting health, supporting dignity, promoting comfort, and creating a positive experience throughout the community. As Assistant Director of EVS, you will help oversee daily operations while supporting regulatory readiness, quality standards, infection prevention, and exceptional service.

What you’ll do

• Direct, supervise, organize, and oversee housekeeping and laundry operations throughout the community
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and infection prevention in compliance with: OSHA, CDC, infection prevention practices, Healthcare and long‑term care regulations
• Ensure proper infection control and safe linen‑handling procedures
• Monitor laundry inventory, workflow, and turnaround times to ensure timely service for residents and the facility
• Conduct inspections, quality assurance rounds, and regulatory preparedness activities for state surveys, infection control audits, life safety inspections, and other reviews
• Provide strong hands on leadership

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in Environmental Services, Housekeeping, or Laundry Operations within a healthcare, long-term care, hospital, or senior living environment.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, Environmental Services, or a related field.
• Experience in a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Skilled Nursing Facility, or hospital environment.
• EVS or Healthcare Housekeeping Certification.

Why Friends Homes?

Friends Homes is a Life Plan Community committed to providing exceptional care and meaningful connections for older adults across all levels of service. We foster a supportive, faith‑based environment where team members are valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference every day.
Whether you're providing direct care, supporting wellness and engagement, or serving behind the scenes, your work at Friends Homes is part of something greater—a mission-driven community built on compassion, dignity, and teamwork.

Perks & Benefits for YOU:

At Friends Homes, we care for our team like family. All team members enjoy access to:

• Discounted meals from select on‑site venues
• Access to employee gyms and indoor pool
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Insurance options for family members
• Disability and life insurance coverage
• Multiple spending account options (e.g., FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Annual Leave (PAL)
• Access to earned wages before payday
• Employee scholarship opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted tickets and local perks
• Fun employee events throughout the year
• A faith-based, mission-driven community with a strong team spirit!

Friends Homes is a non‑profit organization that is focused on achieving its mission. If you are a compassionate and service-oriented person, we would love to have you on our team. We offer numerous fulfilling opportunities with excellent benefits in a supportive, family‑oriented environment. With over 400 full and part‑time positions available across our two campuses, we are sure you will find a role that suits your skills and interests.
Friends Homes is committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of their backgrounds.