Environmental Services Director

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

Directs environmental services at the facility to ensure clean, safe, orderly, and attractive conditions of establishment by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establishes standards and procedures for work of housekeeping, laundry and maintenance staff.
• Develops, evaluates, implements, and revises polices and procedures for department that maximize the control and prevention of infections.
• Plans, develops, and implements in-service education programs.
• Plans work schedules and assigns work to staff to ensure adequate service and coverage.
• Conducts staff meetings to discuss new or modified procedures within department.
• Plans, prepares, and administers annual department budget.
• Researches and selects equipment and supplies for department.
• Coordinates activities of department with other departments within facility.
• Plans and arranges for conference, luncheon, banquet, and meeting setups.
• Serves on various committees. Job Title: Environmental Services Director Department: Environmental Services Reports To: Associate Director FLSA Status: Exempt Prepared By: Celina M. Williams Prepared Date: 3/2015 Approved By: Human Resources
• Inspects and evaluates physical and sanitation conditions of facility.
• Makes recommendations for painting, repairs, furnishings, relocation of equipment, and reallocation of space.
• Periodically inventories supplies and equipment.
• Investigates new and improved cleaning instruments and methods.

*Maintain the confidentiality of all residents, staff and organization information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises employees in the Housekeeping, Laundry and Maintenance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Qualifications

• Must have experience in plumbing, electrical, building projects and general building maintenance.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Candidates will also be required to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.