Environmental Services Director

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Council Bluffs, IA

1d•$62,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Homes & Services - Prairie Gate is seeking a Facilities Manager / Environmental Services Director (ESD) for their team. This is a hands-on, working manager position responsible for overseeing the maintenance and ongoing care of the site's building(s) and grounds. The role requires a working knowledge of building maintenance systems with the ability to diagnose and execute tasks. Qualified candidates will have leadership experience in engineering, grounds, maintenance, floor-care, housekeeping, and laundry to effectively direct and lead the Environmental Services Staff and programs. This position is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for all customers consistent with regulations and established best practices.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in commercial or residential building operations.
Must possess valid licensures as required for site operation (site specific).
Must be able to obtain a Chauffeurs License.
Must be able to fulfill on call requirements as required.
Must have strong working knowledge in environmental regulatory compliance related to fire, safety, OSHA.
A minimum of three years management experience, specifically in managing two or more staff, managing at a department or supervisor level, direct budget responsibilities, managing oversight of more than one trade discipline, project management responsibilities.
Systems view understanding of site operations and managing departments.
Computer competency in programs necessary for jobs success including Microsoft Office products.
Demonstrated organizational, administrative, leadership and prioritization skills.
Must have flexibility, personal integrity and ability to work effectively with residents, coworkers, family members and the general public.
Demonstrated ability to create Requests For Proposal, review and standardize bids, insure vendor performance for positive budget and execution outcomes.
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Must be able to participate in an after hours emergency on-call rotation consisting of one week on-call at a frequency depending on the size of the on-call group.

Responsibilities

Participate in the planning and implementation of strategies, operating and capital budgets, and Departmental Programming that ensures a safe and secure environment while achieving short and long-term operational goals and objectives for the site.
Supervise the housekeeping, laundry, engineering, and maintenance staff.
Direct purchasing for the environmental services departments.
Maintain and implement the PHS designed plan for maintenance/engineering services consistent with resident needs, safety issues, operational needs and budget parameters.
Participate in completing scheduled plant operations work.
Regularly solicit customer feedback and incorporate solutions regarding customer satisfaction with the environmental services.
Establish and maintain effective communication systems with all customers.
Supervise the work of planned construction projects.
Coordinate the work and assist with obtaining, maintaining, and updating of contracted services related to building, grounds, and equipment maintenance.
Develop Requests for Proposal for Contracted Services.
Coordinate fire and emergency procedure drills according to regulatory requirements.
Direct and administer the housekeeping/laundry program to provide services that will create a safe, sanitary, comfortable, and attractive home-like environment for residents, staff and visitors.
Maintain and implement the PHS designed housekeeping and laundry practices and schedules that are consistent with resident needs, safety, infection control requirements, operational needs, and budget parameters.
Hold regular staff meetings.
Consult with PHS Regional Engineers, Site Leadership, Vendors, Contractors, and Sales Representatives regarding building equipment problems, equipment purchases, service contracts and future expansions.
Ensure maintenance of campus equipment (boilers and related auxiliary equipment) is in safe operating conditions at all times.
Ensure emergency power systems, life safety systems, HVAC systems, plumbing and electrical systems, security systems, resident call systems, and other building related systems are functional and maintained.
Manage the PHS Work Order and Preventive Maintenance Program.