Director of Environmental Services

Lutheran Services Carolinas•Asheville, NC

1d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Aston Park, an LSC community in Asheville, North Carolina, is seeking a full-time Director of Environmental Services to oversee housekeeping and laundry operations and help ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable home for residents. The Director of Environmental Services organizes, directs, and supervises housekeeping and laundry teammates to maintain a sanitary, safe, and comfortable living environment for residents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
At least one year of housekeeping and/or laundry experience in a health care facility preferred.
Ability to organize and direct housekeeping and laundry functions in a health care setting.
Knowledge of state requirements, accepted housekeeping and laundry practices, and procedures for maintaining a sanitary, safe facility environment.
Floor equipment, including scrubbers, high-speed buffers, vacuums, and carpet machines.
Wet-vac cleaners.
Commercial washers and dryers.
Chemical dispensing machines.
Other housekeeping and laundry equipment, including mops, mop buckets, spray bottles, hand trucks, carts, dollies, and cutting tools.
Good visual acuity and communication skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds regularly.
Ability to walk upright, climb small step ladders, stoop, and bend repeatedly at the waist.
Occasional outdoor exposure; exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
Exposure to cleaning solvents and chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Additional education preferred.
One year of supervisory experience in environmental services
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

Direct daily housekeeping and laundry operations in accordance with state and federal standards, LSC policies, and departmental goals.
Plan staffing, schedule hours, assign work, and maintain attendance records for departmental teammates.
Recruit, interview, train, supervise, and evaluate teammates, including probationary and annual reviews.
Recommend hiring, corrective action, or separation decisions to the administrator and maintain supporting documentation.
Develop, review, and implement departmental policies, procedures, goals, programs, and service standards.
Prepare budget recommendations, estimate supply and equipment needs, and monitor spending and resource use.
Maintain adequate supplies and coordinate repair or replacement of housekeeping and laundry equipment.
Set, monitor, and evaluate quality and productivity standards for housekeeping and laundry services.
Provide and document in-service training and maintain instructional materials and records.
Collaborate with administrative leaders and other departments to support resident services and facility policies.
Maintain accurate departmental records, reports, and documentation.
Address deficiencies identified during inspections or surveys through timely corrective action.
Understand the purpose and proper use of emergency equipment and support emergency preparedness.
Follow safety standards, maintain a safe environment, and participate in safety committees and inspections.
Demonstrate LSC’s mission, vision, values, and customer service standards in daily interactions.
Perform other duties as needed to support orderly facility operations.