Director of Environmental Services (EVS)

CareRite Centers, LLC; City of Peekskill (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to $85,000 per年

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development and career<br

Supportive leadership team

Collaborative and professional work环境

Job summary

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Director of Environmental Services (EVS) to lead our housekeeping and environmental services team. This full-time role manages daily operations, staff, and compliance to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Ideal candidates bring healthcare environmental services leadership experience, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and a hands-on management style.

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Services, Housekeeping Management, or a related leadership role.
• Healthcare, Skilled Nursing Facility, Long-Term Care, or Rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Proven experience supervising and managing staff.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning, sanitation, infection prevention, and safety practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and staff scheduling preferred.
• Must be hands-on, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Environmental Services and Housekeeping Department.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate housekeeping and environmental services staff.
• Ensure all resident rooms, common areas, offices, and facility spaces are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Develop and maintain cleaning schedules, procedures, and department workflows.
• Monitor compliance with infection prevention and control policies.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Maintain adequate inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment while managing department expenses.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Address environmental concerns and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Collaborate with nursing, maintenance, infection prevention, and facility leadership.
• Participate in regulatory surveys and maintain continuous survey readiness.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and facility regulations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and exceptional service.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare experience

Infection prevention

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Inventory management

Safety practices

Job description

Director of Environmental Services (EVS)

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Full-Time
Salary: Up to $85,000 per year

Lead a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Environmental Services (EVS) to lead our housekeeping and environmental services department.

The Director of EVS will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors, and staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with strong management and healthcare environmental services experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Environmental Services and Housekeeping Department.

• Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate housekeeping and environmental services staff.

• Ensure all resident rooms, common areas, offices, and facility spaces are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation.

• Develop and maintain cleaning schedules, procedures, and department workflows.

• Monitor compliance with infection prevention and control policies.

• Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

• Maintain adequate inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment while managing department expenses.

• Conduct routine inspections and audits to ensure quality standards are consistently met.

• Address environmental concerns and implement corrective action plans as needed.

• Collaborate with nursing, maintenance, infection prevention, and facility leadership.

• Participate in regulatory surveys and maintain continuous survey readiness.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and facility regulations.

• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Environmental Services, Housekeeping Management, or a related leadership role required.

• Healthcare, Skilled Nursing Facility, Long-Term Care, or Rehabilitation experience strongly preferred.

• Proven experience supervising and managing staff.

• Strong knowledge of cleaning, sanitation, infection prevention, and safety practices.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

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

• Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and staff scheduling preferred.

• Must be hands-on, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to lead by example.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to $85,000 per year

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Supportive leadership team

• Collaborative and professional work environment

Why Join The Emerald Peek?

At The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, every department plays an important role in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents. As the Director of Environmental Services, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer