Environmental Services Director (EVS)

Job Description

Job Description

Environmental Services Director at Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and results-driven Environmental Services Director to lead our Housekeeping, Laundry, and Floor Care departments. If you are a strong leader with a passion for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming healthcare environment, we invite you to join our team.

At Cedar Hills, we are committed to providing exceptional care in an environment where residents feel comfortable, respected, and at home. As the Environmental Services Director, you will play a vital role in ensuring our facility consistently meets the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, infection prevention, and resident satisfaction.

• Provide leadership and oversight for all Environmental Services operations, including Housekeeping, Laundry, and Floor Care.

• Ensure the facility consistently maintains exceptional standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance throughout all resident rooms, common areas, and administrative spaces.

• Develop, implement, and monitor departmental policies, procedures, and quality assurance initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and facility regulations related to environmental services and infection prevention.

• Recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, coach, and evaluate Environmental Services team members.

• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable team culture focused on excellence and continuous improvement.

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

• Manage departmental budgets, inventory, equipment, and supply ordering while maintaining cost-effective operations.

• Collaborate closely with Nursing, Maintenance, Dietary, Admissions, and other departments to support resident care and operational excellence.

• Respond promptly and professionally to resident, family, and staff concerns regarding housekeeping and laundry services.

• Lead department readiness for state surveys and regulatory inspections.

• Promote outstanding customer service by creating a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, families, visitors, and staff.

• 2–5 years of Environmental Services, Housekeeping, Laundry, or Floor Care experience, preferably in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospital, or long-term care setting.

• Previous supervisory or management experience required.

• Strong knowledge of infection control practices, cleaning procedures, and healthcare sanitation standards.

• Experience managing staff schedules, training, performance evaluations, and employee development.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer applications is preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or professional certifications are a plus.

At Cedar Hills, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that a clean, safe, and compassionate environment is essential to delivering exceptional care. We value teamwork, integrity, accountability, and respect, and we are committed to investing in our employees' success.

We offer:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Paid time off and holiday pay

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) with company participation

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Career advancement opportunities

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative workplace culture

If you are an experienced Environmental Services professional who takes pride in creating exceptional healthcare environments and leading high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Cedar Hills family.

Join Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation—where excellence, compassion, and teamwork create a place residents are proud to call home.