EVS Director

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