Director of Environmental Services, Senior Living
About The Position
The Director of Environmental Services leads maintenance and related environmental services in an Artis Senior Living community, supporting the safety and well-being of residents and team members. The role is hands-on, completing work orders and routine repairs in residents’ apartments and across the building and grounds. Work may include basic plumbing, electrical work, painting, drywall repair, carpentry, HVAC-related tasks, small appliance repair, floor care, and troubleshooting. Excellent customer service and a willingness to work with older adults are essential. The position oversees Environmental Services, security, housekeeping, and laundry; coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance; maintains required safety and maintenance records; manages supplies and inventory; and supervises outside contractors. It ensures compliance with applicable company, state, local, OSHA, federal, health, safety, building, fire, and insurance requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with on-call duties as needed and an MOD schedule.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of wiring, plumbing, painting, carpentry, heating, and HVAC systems.
- Two to three years of demonstrated experience within a senior living or multifamily environment.
- Excellent customer service and willingness to work with the elderly population.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework in business management, accounting, and/or human resources.
- Two to three years of demonstrated office management experience in senior living or health services.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the safety of residents and team members in the community.
- Complete work orders and routine repairs in residents’ apartments and throughout the building, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, masonry, drywall, small appliance and minor equipment repairs, troubleshooting, and floor care.
- Follow work order procedures, confirm receipt, and ensure a work schedule is made for each resident within 24 hours of an order.
- Coordinate and ensure timely corrective and preventive environmental services for the grounds and building.
- Maintain logs tracking building and grounds maintenance, including applicable hot water temperature, emergency generator, material safety data sheet, fire extinguisher, fire drill, and emergency call system records.
- Order approved maintenance-related products and supplies for repairs and ongoing maintenance.
- Assist in developing the annual maintenance budget.
- Maintain inventory and loss-control programs for departmental supplies, parts, tools, and equipment.
- Supervise outside contractors performing physical plant services, including landscaping, painting, floor covering installation, HVAC, and equipment repairs.
- Oversee Environmental Services, security, housekeeping, and laundry.
- Maintain OSHA regulations on file or posted and maintain records of drills and employee safety training.
- Ensure applicable company, state, local, OSHA, federal, health, safety, building, fire, and insurance codes or requirements are met or exceeded.
- Respond to on-call emergencies as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Paid holidays.
- Three weeks of paid time off in the first year.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
High school or GED
