Director of Environmental Services

CareRite Centers, LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Subacute Care Center seeks an experienced Director of Environmental Services to oversee housekeeping, laundry, sanitation, and environmental operations. A hands‑on leader will maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

The role focuses on directing daily EVS operations, staffing, scheduling, compliance, and quality control within a skilled nursing/healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Previous environmental services, housekeeping, or facilities leadership experience required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long‑term care, hospital, or healthcare setting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation, infection‑control, and healthcare cleaning standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory surveys and compliance requirements preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train, motivate, and manage a diverse team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of chemical safety and proper handling of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving supplies or equipment

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of the Environmental Services, Housekeeping, and Laundry departments
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate departmental employees
• Ensure resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other facility spaces are cleaned and maintained according to established standards
• Develop and monitor cleaning schedules, sanitation procedures, and quality‑control programs
• Conduct routine inspections and promptly address identified concerns
• Ensure compliance with infection‑control practices, OSHA requirements, facility policies, and applicable regulations
• Collaborate with Nursing, Infection Prevention, Maintenance, Administration, and other departments
• Prepare the department for regulatory surveys and assist with corrective‑action plans as needed
• Maintain required cleaning logs, inspection records, safety documentation, and departmental reports
• Manage departmental inventory and ensure appropriate supplies and equipment are available
• Oversee purchasing, vendor relationships, and departmental expenses
• Monitor the proper use, storage, and labeling of chemicals and cleaning products
• Ensure employees receive required training on sanitation, safety, infection control, and equipment use
• Respond promptly to resident, family, and staff concerns
• Participate in quality‑assurance, infection‑control, and safety meetings
• Maintain residents’ dignity, privacy, comfort, and safety at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Prioritization

Job description

Director of Environmental Services

Palmetto Subacute Care Center
Job Type: Full-time

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is seeking an experienced and dependable Director of Environmental Services to oversee our facility’s housekeeping, laundry, sanitation, and environmental operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of the Environmental Services, Housekeeping, and Laundry departments

• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate departmental employees

• Ensure resident rooms, common areas, offices, and other facility spaces are cleaned and maintained according to established standards

• Develop and monitor cleaning schedules, sanitation procedures, and quality‑control programs

• Conduct routine inspections and promptly address identified concerns

• Ensure compliance with infection‑control practices, OSHA requirements, facility policies, and applicable regulations

• Collaborate with Nursing, Infection Prevention, Maintenance, Administration, and other departments

• Prepare the department for regulatory surveys and assist with corrective‑action plans as needed

• Maintain required cleaning logs, inspection records, safety documentation, and departmental reports

• Manage departmental inventory and ensure appropriate supplies and equipment are available

• Oversee purchasing, vendor relationships, and departmental expenses

• Monitor the proper use, storage, and labeling of chemicals and cleaning products

• Ensure employees receive required training on sanitation, safety, infection control, and equipment use

• Respond promptly to resident, family, and staff concerns

• Participate in quality‑assurance, infection‑control, and safety meetings

• Maintain residents’ dignity, privacy, comfort, and safety at all times

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Qualifications

• Previous environmental services, housekeeping, or facilities leadership experience required

• Experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long‑term care, hospital, or healthcare setting strongly preferred

• Knowledge of sanitation, infection‑control, and healthcare cleaning standards

• Familiarity with regulatory surveys and compliance requirements preferred

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills

• Ability to train, motivate, and manage a diverse team

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced healthcare environment

• Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate records

• Knowledge of chemical safety and proper handling of cleaning equipment

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving supplies or equipment

Why Join Us?

At Palmetto Subacute Care Center, you will have the opportunity to lead an essential department and help create a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for our residents and team members.

Palmetto Subacute Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

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