EVS Director

Job Description

Job Description

Housekeeping Supervisor / EVS Director

Sylvania Health Care Center | Sylvania, OH

Lead the team that keeps our facility clean, safe, and welcoming.

Sylvania Health Care Center is seeking an experienced, dependable, and hands-on Housekeeping Supervisor / Environmental Services (EVS) Director to lead our housekeeping and environmental services department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention, and resident satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, comfortable managing a team, and willing to jump in alongside staff when needed.

• Direct and oversee the daily operations of the housekeeping and environmental services department.

• Supervise, schedule, train, and support housekeeping/EVS team members.

• Ensure resident rooms, common areas, offices, restrooms, and other facility spaces are maintained to high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.

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

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and develop schedules based on facility needs.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CMS, state, federal, and facility infection-control requirements .

• Partner with Nursing and Infection Prevention to maintain appropriate cleaning and disinfecting practices.

• Develop and maintain cleaning schedules, including daily, weekly, monthly, and deep-cleaning assignments.

• Manage housekeeping supplies, chemicals, equipment, and inventory while monitoring departmental expenses.

• Ensure proper labeling, storage, handling, and use of chemicals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

• Train staff on infection prevention, proper chemical usage, PPE, equipment operation, and safety procedures.

• Address resident, family, and department concerns related to environmental services promptly and professionally.

• Participate in facility inspections, survey preparation, quality assurance initiatives, and corrective action plans as needed.

• Maintain department records, cleaning logs, inspection documentation, and other required compliance records.

• Work collaboratively with facility leadership to promote a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and employees.

• Provide hands-on assistance to the department when staffing or operational needs require it.

• Previous housekeeping, environmental services, or custodial leadership experience required.

• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility, long-term care, senior living, hospital, or healthcare environment strongly preferred .

• Supervisory or management experience preferred.

• Knowledge of infection-control practices and healthcare sanitation standards preferred.

• Strong organizational, scheduling, and time-management skills.

• Ability to lead, coach, and hold team members accountable while maintaining a positive work environment.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple operational needs.

• Must be dependable, professional, and committed to maintaining excellent standards.

At Sylvania Health Care Center , our Environmental Services team plays an essential role in the resident experience. A clean facility isn't simply about appearance—it directly supports resident dignity, infection prevention, safety, and quality of care .

We're looking for a leader who takes ownership of their department, develops their team, and understands that the details matter.

If you're an experienced EVS or housekeeping leader ready to take ownership of a department and make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the team at Sylvania Health Care Center!