Director of Environmental Services

Hillcrest Health & LIving•Gretna, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Director of Environmental Services to join our leadership team at Hillcrest Silver Ridge in Bellevue, NE. Hillcrest Silver Ridge is a welcoming senior living community where residents receive personalized support while maintaining as much independence, choice, and connection as possible. Our team creates a warm, respectful environment where residents feel known, valued, and at home. At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. We are looking for a leader who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, comfortable, and well-functioning environment for residents, families, visitors, and team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least one year of experience with HVAC and PTAC units required.
General knowledge of building upkeep, heating and air conditioning units, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and general building maintenance.
Working knowledge of surface repairs, cleaning processes, fixture care, and facility upkeep.
Ability to manage department workflow, priorities, schedules, and resources.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to building or resident needs.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, compliance, and quality.
Ability to remain calm, flexible, and professional in stressful or changing situations.
Comfort using technology, systems, and resources efficiently and effectively.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Must be able to independently lift up to 75 pounds.
Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, and movement as needed.
Must possess strength and stamina to perform physically strenuous activities in all weather conditions.
Must be willing to work in confined spaces and on rooftops as needed.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
Possible exposure to potentially hazardous conditions.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience with Life Safety Code and maintenance procedures preferred.
Experience leading maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, environmental services, or facilities team members preferred.
HVAC certification preferred.
Additional maintenance, facilities, electrical, plumbing, safety, or related training preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, building systems, grounds, and environmental services at Hillcrest Silver Ridge.
Develop, implement, and manage maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, and environmental services processes.
Oversee building upkeep, HVAC, PTAC units, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, equipment, grounds, and general maintenance needs.
Maintain excellent building condition through preventive maintenance, timely repairs, and strong follow-through.
Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
Problem-solve building, equipment, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and special system concerns.
Refurbish apartments after resident move-outs and support room readiness.
Ensure chemicals, equipment, building systems, and work practices remain compliant with company standards, State Survey expectations, OSHA regulations, and applicable codes.
Train team members on safety, sprinkler system shut-off, fire and emergency panels, equipment use, and emergency procedures.
Lead environmental services team members, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, scheduling, workflow direction, and accountability.
Manage department resources, including budgeting, payroll, purchasing, invoice coding, and cost control.
Partner with the Administrator and community leadership to identify needs, solve issues, and support a safe resident environment.
Maintain positive, professional relationships with residents, families, vendors, team members, and leadership.