Corporate Director of Environmental Services (EVS)

FutureCare•Glen Burnie, MD

3d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At FutureCare, the Corporate Director of Environmental Services (EVS) is responsible for leading and overseeing environmental services operations across 16 company locations in the greater Baltimore Washington metro areas. This role ensures exceptional standards of cleanliness, infection prevention, safety, hospitality, and environmental sustainability. FutureCare is a privately held company based in Pasadena, Maryland, with almost 40 years of business experience. They operate sixteen skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers and related businesses in the Baltimore/D.C. metro area, recognized as a leader in managing healthcare across a continuum of care. FutureCare is known for rewarding hard work and dedication, offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, flex/advance pay, paid time off, employee assistance plan, tuition assistance, career growth ladder, referral bonus program, and a matching 401K plan.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive, multi-site leadership experience in hospitals, skilled nursing, assisted living settings or large-scale hospitality
Expert understanding of federal, state, and local environmental standards and regulations including EPA, OSHA and health department guidelines
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to connect and communicate effectively with associates of all levels
Strong knowledge of appropriate chemical usage for various situations including managing MDROs and other bacteria and viruses
Expertise with floor care, setting par levels and inventory management
Experience with enterprise wide process improvement, project management, and/or creation and execution of standards
Ability to travel locally to all 16 FutureCare locations
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Strong customer orientation to older adults
Strong technology skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and various purchasing programs

Nice To Haves

Professional credentials such as the Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) designation are highly preferred

Responsibilities

Supports the operations, staffing, and financial performance of the facility EVS departments
Motivate teams, drive execution, and ensure a high level of compliance across 16 locations
Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Drive innovation in cleaning practices, processes, and service delivery while implementing best practices to enhance resident and team member experiences
Conducts comprehensive training and quality assurance programs with strong attention to detail in both resident-facing and ancillary areas of each location
Collaborates with facility Executive Directors to recruit, interview, hire and evaluate qualified Environmental Services Directors
Collaborates with facility and Corporate Nursing leadership for infection control and patient satisfaction outcomes
Ensures local facilities adhere to stringent infection control, sanitation, and environmental safety standards
Evaluates and act upon various performance metrics to optimize operational efficiencies and outcomes
Promotes the development of EVS Directors and team members by implementing consistent standards and measurements for employee performance
Develop and refine policies and procedures to ensure optimal functioning and outcomes of the facility based EVS teams
Conducts on site staff development and training as well as conducts quality assurance inspections and audits to support compliance with regulatory guidelines and company policies, procedures and standards; recommends and develops plans of correction as necessary on a timely basis
Standardizes community purchasing, work routines, inventory systems, sanitation processes and safety
Develops working relationship with vendors to ensure compliance with organizational goals and contracts
Analyzes data to identify opportunities for improvement related to key indicators in environmental services
Other duties and projects to optimize provision housekeeping and laundry services