Environmental Services Manager

Position Summary:

The Environmental Services Manager manages the performance of housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance staff and ensures that the facility is clean and sanitized for all. They are responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the facilities business goals and objectives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain current environmental services operation manuals including security, emergency preparedness, preventative maintenance, contractors and manufacturers, warranties, infection control, chemical lists, and Material Safety Data Sheets.

• Maintain budget and purchase departmental supplies for maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry.

• Maintain records of services performed, preventative maintenance completed, disaster drills and in services conducted monthly.

• Oversees and assures OSHA regulations for non-industrial work environment.

• Conduct regular maintenance rounds of the entire building, grounds, and systems to evaluate operational needs.

• Accompany regulatory officials and insurance inspectors on tours of the facility and assure compliance with all regulations and requirements.

• Schedule and supervise appropriate inspections and maintenance of all life safety systems, maintain disaster preparedness, contract services for pest control services, waste removal, grounds care and snow removal as needed.

• Ensure all staff are instructed regarding chemicals and hazards and given a facility tour upon hire.

• Consult with the Regional Environmental Service Manager on building and grounds renovations and repairs,
  Maintain proper levels of chemicals in the boilers, hot water tanks, and water softeners.

• Implement all necessary inspections and repairs required by the preventative maintenance program.

• Test the emergency power system weekly and documents a monthly load test.
  Check and cleans exhaust ventilators, HVAC units, filters and air handlers. Repair or decide for repairs when appropriate of HVAC systems.

• Replace light bulbs, hang pictures, and move furniture as required.

• Perform touch up and redecorating tasks such as patching and painting as required.

• Perform repairs in accordance with the need for preventative maintenance as requested on work orders submitted through PCC by staff and made known by residents.

• Arrange for and supervise performance of outside contractors to perform necessary repairs the Environmental Services Manager is unable to complete.

• Assure adequacy and completeness of all repairs.

• Attend department and staff meetings as required.

• Serve as Chairman of Safety Committee.

• Conduct pre and post occupancy room inspections to ensure rooms meet appearance, sanitation and safety standards. Store patient and facility furniture.

• Communicate and cooperate with other departments regarding interdepartmental matters.

• Inform patients and staff of security procedures and consult with local officials concerning security matters.

• Adhere to patient rights and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

• Perform other tasks as required.

Required/Desired Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.

• Must have three years of experience in comparable position including supervision of staff and administrative responsibility.

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Must have working knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, refrigeration, heating and grounds maintenance.

• Must have knowledge of preventative maintenance programs.

• Ability to communicate effectively, ability to plan, direct and coordinate and implement overall maintenance, and security programs.

• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, standards applicable to Facility operations.

• Experience managing employees.

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Basic computer knowledge is required.

Other Special Requirements:

• Must have eye/hand coordination sufficient to use small and large tools and machinery, hammer and nail, power drill and screw driver.

• Tolerate frequent exposure to blood, body tissues, and fluids with occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases. As well as, frequent exposure to chemicals and latex, and plastic materials used for personal protective equipment.

• Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.

• Ability to travel as needed or assigned.