EVS Director

Lakeside Health and Rehabilitation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible Daily Pay

Wellness Resources

Professional Development

Supportive Leadership Environment

Job summary

Lakeside Health & Rehab in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an Environmental Services Director to lead housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting.

You will build strong teams, ensure sanitation and infection prevention, manage budgets, and partner with nursing and administration to support resident safety and satisfaction. This hands-on leadership role offers a path to impact daily operations and drive quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Environmental Services in a healthcare setting.
• Proven ability to supervise staff, schedule, and manage operations.
• Knowledge of sanitation, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to oversee multiple departments in a fast-paced facility.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance operations ensuring high cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
• Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and motivate Environmental Services staff.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules, sanitation procedures, and infection prevention protocols.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with state, federal, and facility requirements.
• Manage departmental budget, purchasing, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and preventive maintenance programs.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and survey readiness.
• Collaborate with nursing, administration, and other departments to support facility operations.

Skills

Healthcare Environmental Services

Leadership & Staff Management

Infection Prevention & Compliance

Operational Management

Communication & Organization

Job description

NOW HIRING: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

Lakeside Health & Rehab | Richmond, VA

Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity | Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

Lead With Purpose. Set the Standard. Make a Difference!

Are you an experienced Environmental Services leader who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming healthcare environment? Do you have a passion for developing strong teams, managing daily operations, and ensuring exceptional standards of cleanliness and safety?

Lakeside Health & Rehab is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Environmental Services Director to join our leadership team in Richmond, Virginia!

We're looking for a motivated professional who understands the unique demands of skilled nursing and long-term care and can successfully oversee housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance operations.

If you're a strong leader who knows how to manage people, maintain high standards, and keep a busy healthcare facility running smoothly, we want to hear from you!

YOUR ROLE: LEAD OUR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TEAM

As our Environmental Services Director, you'll play an essential role in creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors, and employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Department Leadership: Oversee daily housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance operations while ensuring exceptional standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and motivate Environmental Services employees while promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Infection Prevention: Develop and implement cleaning schedules, sanitation procedures, and infection prevention protocols in accordance with healthcare standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Conduct routine inspections and maintain compliance with applicable state, federal, and facility requirements.
• Budget & Inventory Management: Manage departmental budgets, monitor expenses, oversee purchasing, and maintain appropriate supply and inventory levels.
• Preventative Maintenance: Coordinate maintenance activities and preventative maintenance programs to ensure a safe and well‑maintained facility.
• Quality Assurance: Identify opportunities for improvement, address environmental concerns, and maintain survey readiness.
• Collaborative Leadership: Partner with nursing, administration, and other departments to support facility operations and resident satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS: WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're seeking a dependable, organized leader with proven experience managing Environmental Services operations in a healthcare environment.

Required Qualifications

• Healthcare Environmental Services Experience: Previous Environmental Services or Housekeeping Management experience in a skilled nursing or healthcare setting is required.
• Leadership & Staff Management: Proven experience supervising employees, developing staff schedules, coordinating daily assignments, and managing departmental operations.
• Infection Prevention & Compliance: Strong knowledge of sanitation standards, infection prevention practices, and regulatory requirements in healthcare environments.
• Operational Management: Ability to oversee multiple departments, manage competing priorities, and maintain high standards in a fast‑paced environment.
• Communication & Organization: Strong leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Additional Qualifications Preferred

• Experience overseeing housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of departmental budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and PAR levels.
• Familiarity with healthcare inspections, regulatory surveys, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience training, mentoring, and developing high‑performing teams.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance and facility safety procedures.

WHY JOIN LAKESIDE HEALTH & REHAB?

At Lakeside Health & Rehab, we recognize that exceptional resident care starts with a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.

As our Environmental Services Director, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, influence facility operations, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Our Benefits Include:

• Competitive Compensation: Pay that recognizes your experience, leadership, and contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy time to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Plan confidently for your financial future.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and supplemental insurance options.
• Flexible Daily Pay: Access your earned wages when you need them.
• Wellness Resources: Programs designed to support your overall health and well‑being.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to expand your leadership skills and advance your career.
• Supportive Leadership Environment: Work alongside professionals who value teamwork, communication, and operational excellence.

Your leadership matters. Your experience makes a difference.

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Lakeside Health & Rehab is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We proudly encourage active‑duty military members, veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and military spouses to apply.