Environmental Service Manager

About the Role

With a strong emphasis on sub-acute care, post-acute care, and long-term services, Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a dynamic and innovative leader in transforming traditional nursing homes into skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities. The Director of Environmental Services ensures our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Environmental Departments.
• Develop and maintain written policies and procedures for the Environmental Departments.
• Assist staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, and supplies.
• Review and revise department policies, procedure manuals, and job descriptions annually.
• Interpret department policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, and government agencies.
• Coordinate services and activities with other departments (e.g., Dietary, Nursing, Activities).
• Provide written and oral reports to the Administrator concerning department operations.
• Assist in establishing a preventive maintenance program.
• Submit accident or incident reports to Human Resources within 24 hours of occurrence.
• Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying and classifying tasks involving potential exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Inspect storage rooms, workrooms, and utility closets for upkeep and supply control.
• Develop and implement plans of correction for environmental deficiencies noted during inspections.
• Monitor economic conditions and recommend adjustments to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Perform administrative duties, including completing forms, reports, evaluations, and studies.
• Ensure services performed by outside vendors are properly completed or supervised.
• Delegate responsibilities to a staff member in your absence.
• Determine departmental staffing requirements.
• Serve on and implement recommendations from facility committees (e.g., Infection Control, Safety, QA).
• Meet regularly with housekeeping personnel and inter-department supervisors to address issues and improve services.
• Attend department head meetings as scheduled.
• Schedule and announce Environmental Department meetings.
• Standardize methods for performing Environmental Service tasks.
• Review and address complaints and grievances from department personnel.
• Make daily rounds to ensure personnel are performing required duties and housekeeping procedures meet facility needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of supervisory experience in a skilled nursing facility or related position.
• Knowledge of boilers, compressors, generators, and various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.

Schedule

Day Shift (must be able to work any shift as needed).

Location: Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Greensburg, PA