Director of Environmental Services

Casa de Manana Retirement Community is Hiring!

Director of Environment Services

Full Time Salaried: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pay Range: $100,000 – $115,000 Annually

Summary:

Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in environmental services of the facility, including repair, refurbishment and maintenance of the physical structure, housekeeping and custodial services and landscape/grounds maintenance by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors and managers.

Detailed responsibilities:
* Director of Environmental Services
– Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
– Directs maintenance activities on utility and communications systems to provide heat, steam, electric power, gas, air, HVAC, telephone, fire alarms, and emergency alert
– Confers with management, engineering consultants and quality control personnel to resolve environmental service problems and recommend measures to improve and maintain operations and conditions within the facility
– Responsible for implementation of an integrated waste management program including infectious and biohazardous waste disposal, recycling and waste prevention programs
– Plans, develops and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials
– Reviews production, quality control, and operating reports and statistics to plan and modify environmental service activities
– Develops preventative maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff
– Directs training and departmental orientation of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures
– Prepares department budget, reviews financial transactions and monitors projected expenditures of funds to ensure efficient operation and to ensure expenditures stay within budget limitations
– Develops working relationships with outside vendors, consultants, Front Porch engineering and maintenance directors from other Front Porch facilities to strive for efficient operations and a high standard of performance for environmental services of the facility
– Directly or indirectly supervises managers and other supervisory staff in building services/housekeeping services and landscape services Responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws include interviewing, hiring, training, counseling and terminating employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
– Attends and participates in department head meetings, refurbishment meetings, and other meetings as assigned
– Follows highest standards of cleanliness
– Follows and ensures department safety standards, practice body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs
– Follows all federal, state and company policies, health codes and guidelines
– Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner Wears PPE/safety equipment as required for the job Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
– Attends all mandatory in-service meetings Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures
– Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
– All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* Must be able to function effectively with no supervision
* Knowledgeable in current State and Federal regulations
* Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
* Basic mathematical skills required
* Must be able to plan, organize, prioritize and implement work assignments efficiently
* Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
* Must be able to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately
* Must be able to understand, follow, support and initiate policies and procedures

education with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:
* Bachelor’s Degree

experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
* 5+ Years of Facilities Management or related experience

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.

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