Environmental Services and Maintenance Director

Environmental Services (EVS) Director $65,000-$75,000 Position Summary The Environmental Services (EVS) Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the housekeeping, laundry and maintenance departments within the nursing home. This position ensures a clean, safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, visitors, and regulatory compliance in accordance with federal, state, local, and facility policies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Direct and oversee all Environmental Services operations including housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, waste management, and infection prevention cleaning protocols. Develop and maintain cleaning schedules and staffing assignments to ensure facility cleanliness and sanitation standards are met. Supervise, train, evaluate, and schedule EVS staff Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations including infection control standards, OSHA requirements, CMS guidelines, and New York State Department of Health regulations. Collaborate with Nursing, Maintenance, Infection Prevention, and Administration departments to address environmental concerns and resident needs. Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of hazardous chemicals in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and facility safety procedures. Monitor and oversee facility mechanical systems, utilities, and operational equipment to ensure safe and efficient function, including boilers, cooling towers, water systems, resident care equipment (lifts, scales, wheelchairs, beds), kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, and other building systems; coordinate routine preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, and vendor service as needed. Participate in infection prevention and emergency preparedness activities, including outbreak response, fire drills and disaster planning. Manage departmental budget, labor costs, and purchasing within approved financial guidelines. Maintain department records, audits, policies, procedures, and performance improvement initiatives. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. Previous supervisory or management experience in housekeeping, environmental services, or healthcare operations preferred. Experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, hospital, or healthcare setting strongly preferred. Knowledge of infection control practices, sanitation procedures, and regulatory compliance standards. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and staff development skills. Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. Physical Requirements Ability to walk throughout the facility for extended periods. Ability to lift, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies as needed. Frequent bending, standing, and reaching. Work Environment Work is performed in a long-term care/skilled nursing facility environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals, laundry operations, and potential exposure to infectious materials. How to

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If you have the experience and leadership skills to excel in this position, we encourage you to apply. Our easy online application process ensures your submission is quick and simple, and a personal recruiter will contact you for next steps. Robinson Terrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V.