Director of Environmental Services

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of the maintenance department to ensure environmental center compliance in accordance to Federal, State and Local ordinance, regulations and building codes. Ensures center is maintained in a sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition in good repair, free from hazards such as those caused by electrical, plumbing, ventilation, heating and cool systems. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highschool Diploma or equivalency.

• Experience in electrical, plumbing, construction, etc. preferred

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in long-term care preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises all Environmental Services personnel and daily work in assigned areas throughout center in a way that balances budget, staffing, and resolves interdepartmental personnel issues. Processes and maintains records of accounts payable, supplies received, equipment maintenance.

• Executes the company’s preventative maintenance program, and keeps facility within regulatory compliance

• Collaborates with healthcare workers and department leaders to ensure infection prevention and other related environmental requests.

• Ensures resident and staff safety 

• Ensures proper functioning of power generation, time clock, exhaust fans, water fountains, toilets and drains; balances scales and checks operation of elevators regularly.

• Conducts fire drills; Checks fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and lubricates all fire doors.

• Identifies and recommends independent contractors for repairs or maintenance work that is not able to be completed by maintenance crew.

•Assist in developing and updating departmental procedures and policies.

•Supervising the day-to-day maintenance functions of assigned personnel.

•Managers the and prepares rooms for discharged or new residents.

•Maintains accurate records of maintenance records and prioritizes and completes projects in a timely manner.

•Conducts fire drills, smoke detectors, and lubricates all fire doors.

•Other responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.