Director of Environmental Services

Summary

The Director of Environment Services oversees and coordinates environmental services at Casa de Mañana Retirement Community, including maintenance of the physical structure, housekeeping, custodial services, and landscape/grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Directs maintenance activities on utility and communication systems to ensure heat, steam, electric power, gas, air, HVAC, telephone, fire alarms, and emergency alerts are provided.
• Confers with management, engineering consultants, and quality control personnel to resolve environmental service problems and recommend improvements.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures to improve operations, minimize costs, and enhance labor and material utilization.
• Reviews production, quality control, and operating reports to plan and modify environmental service activities.
• Develops a preventative maintenance program in collaboration with engineering and maintenance staff.
• Supervises managers and other supervisory staff in housekeeping, landscape, and building services departments.
• Trains workers to improve performance and familiarize them with company policies and procedures.
• Prepares department budgets, reviews financial transactions, and monitors expenditures to ensure efficient operation and adherence to budget limits.
• Works with outside vendors, consultants, and other Front Porch facilities to achieve efficient operations and high standards of performance.
• Serves as a department head, participating in meetings and addressing employee issues.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards, follows proper body mechanics, and participates in safety programs.
• Reports safety hazards and accidents to supervisors and wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Attends mandatory in-service meetings and complies with all department and facility policies and procedures.
• Follows highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management or related field.
• 5+ years of Facilities Management or related experience.
• Knowledgeable in current State and Federal regulations.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and implement work assignments efficiently.
• Ability to analyze and interpret business documents and governmental regulations.
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergency situations.
• Understanding and support of company policies and procedures.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices.