Executive Housekeeper / Environmental Services (EVS) Manager

VW International • Northport, NY

30d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly qualified Executive Housekeeper / EVS Manager to lead our Environmental Services team in a fast-paced hospital environment. The ideal candidate will ensure the highest standard of cleanliness, disinfection, and infection prevention throughout our medical facility. You will be responsible for strictly enforcing healthcare sanitation regulations, overseeing a large floor staff, and maintaining a sterile environment critical to patient care, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid, accredited healthcare sanitation credential.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory or managerial housekeeping experience specifically within an acute care hospital, surgical center, or large-scale clinical environment.
• Expert understanding of chemical safety, SDS sheets, bloodborne pathogens, and specialized medical waste disposal techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) or Certified Healthcare Supervisor (CHS).
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, or Business Administration preferred, or equivalent field experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rigid protocols for clinical disinfection, biohazard waste handling, and cross-contamination prevention according to CDC, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Supervise, schedule, and evaluate a 24/7 housekeeping and laundry team.
• Conduct mandatory, continuous training on chemical safety (HAZMAT) and terminal cleaning protocols.
• Ensure the facility meets or exceeds all federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, maintaining constant audit readiness for New York Department of Health (DOH) inspections.
• Conduct daily rigorous inspections of patient rooms, operating theaters, emergency areas, and common spaces to verify maximum sterilization.
• Manage the procurement and budgeting of hospital-grade disinfectants, personal protective equipment (PPE), and heavy-duty sanitation machinery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager