Environmental Services Director

Hiawatha Care Center; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO

EAP

Job summary

Hiawatha Care Center is actively seeking an Environmental Services Director to lead housekeeping and environmental services operations across the facility. The role focuses on cleanliness, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance to support residents, staff, and visitors.

You will guide the EVS team, manage schedules, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and appearance while collaborating with multiple departments to ensure a safe, comfortable environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Environmental Services or custodial teams, preferably in healthcare.
• Experience in skilled nursing or senior living environments.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation and infection prevention standards.
• Proven ability to train and supervise staff to meet established standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily EVS operations for the facility and associated sites.
• Lead, supervise, train, and support EVS staff.
• Develop staff schedules to ensure proper department coverage.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, sanitation, safety, and environmental regs.
• Inspect resident rooms, common spaces, and facility areas for quality.
• Collaborate with nursing, maintenance, dietary, and other teams.
• Document environmental services operations and maintain records.
• Prepare the department for regulatory surveys, inspections, and audits.
• Address concerns from residents, families, and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Training

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Job description

Hiawatha Care Center is actively hiring an Environmental Services Director to lead housekeeping and environmental services operations throughout the facility. The Environmental Services Director plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors. As the Environmental Services Director, you will provide focused leadership to the EVS team while ensuring cleanliness, infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and department performance standards are consistently maintained.

What We Offer

Compensation: $55 000 - $60 000 per year

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule and Employment Type

• Full-Time Days

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping and environmental services operations for Hiawatha Care Centre (SNF) and Promise House Hiawatha (ALF)
• Lead, supervise, train, and support Environmental Services staff
• Develop and manage staff schedules to ensure appropriate department coverage
• Establish and maintain high standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and overall facility appearance
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, sanitation, safety, and environmental regulations
• Conduct routine inspections and quality checks throughout resident rooms, common areas, and other facility spaces
• Monitor housekeeping practices and address areas requiring improvement
• Ensure cleaning supplies, equipment, and environmental services resources are properly maintained and available
• Support infection prevention initiatives and help prevent cross-contamination throughout the facility
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records related to environmental services operations
• Prepare the department for regulatory surveys, inspections, audits, and quality reviews
• Respond to resident, family, and staff concerns related to cleanliness and environmental services
• Collaborate with nursing, maintenance, dietary, and other departments to maintain a safe and comfortable environment
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and professionalism among EVS staff
• Identify opportunities to improve department efficiency, cleanliness, and resident satisfaction
• Perform other environmental services and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous Environmental Services, housekeeping, or custodial leadership experience preferred
• Experience in a skilled nursing, assisted living, healthcare, or senior living environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of sanitation, infection prevention, and environmental safety standards
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to train, motivate, and hold staff accountable to established standards
• Ability to conduct inspections and identify areas requiring corrective action
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, employees, and interdisciplinary teams
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety