Director of Environmental Services – Hillcrest Highlands at Gretna

Location: Gretna, NE
Service Line: Hillcrest Highlands at Gretna
Schedule: Full-Time

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for an experienced, hands-on Director of Environmental Services to lead maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, and building operations at Hillcrest Highlands at Gretna.

Hillcrest Highlands at Gretna is a welcoming senior living community where residents receive personalized support in a warm, engaging environment. Our team is committed to creating a safe, clean, comfortable, and well-maintained home for aging adults and the families who trust us with their care.

At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. We are looking for a strong operational leader who takes pride in creating a safe, efficient, and high-quality environment for residents, visitors, and team members.

What You’ll Do

As the Director of Environmental Services, you will oversee all maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, grounds, and environmental operations throughout the community. You will lead a hands-on team while ensuring the facility remains safe, clean, compliant, and in excellent condition.

You will:

• Develop, implement, and manage maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry programs.

• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical equipment, building systems, grounds, and general facility operations.

• Lead a hands-on environmental services team and provide direction, training, support, and accountability.

• Ensure preventive maintenance is scheduled, completed, and documented in a timely manner.

• Use Micromain to manage physical assets, work orders, repairs, and maintenance records.

• Maintain safe and proper operation of all mechanical equipment throughout the community.

• Plan, schedule, and supervise routine cleaning for resident areas, common spaces, laundry areas, and the overall facility.

• Respond to maintenance requests, including grounds and building needs.

• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with company standards, Life Safety Code, local regulations, state regulations, and federal requirements.

• Maintain records and develop action plans for opportunities identified through audits and monthly Quality Assurance meetings.

• Manage department payroll, budget expenditures, supplies, and operational goals.

• Ensure key-control logs are maintained and audited routinely.

• Ensure SDS sheets are current and all chemicals are properly labeled, handled, and stored.

• Support infection control, safety, emergency preparedness, and environmental standards throughout the community.

• Build positive, professional relationships with residents, families, vendors, and team members.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a practical, organized leader who can balance building operations, team leadership, regulatory compliance, and daily service needs. The right candidate will be comfortable working hands-on while also managing priorities, budgets, audits, and staff performance.

Ideal candidates will have:

• At least one year of supervisory experience in environmental services, maintenance, housekeeping, facilities, or a related field.

• At least one year of HVAC experience.

• Experience with Life Safety Code, preventive maintenance, maintenance procedures, or regulatory compliance preferred.

• Experience managing maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, or facility operations in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or a similar environment preferred.

• Strong knowledge of building systems, equipment, safety practices, and preventive maintenance.

• Ability to manage budgets, payroll, work orders, supplies, and departmental priorities.

• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

• A calm, flexible, and professional approach in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and customer service.

Education & Credentials

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• HVAC certification preferred.

Why Hillcrest?

At Hillcrest Highlands at Gretna, the environment residents live in matters just as much as the care they receive. A clean community, safe building systems, responsive maintenance support, and welcoming shared spaces all play an important role in helping residents feel comfortable and at home.

As the Director of Environmental Services, your leadership will directly impact resident safety, team member experience, regulatory readiness, and the overall quality of life within the community.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.

• Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.

• Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, and movement as needed.

• Must be flexible, calm, and professional in stressful situations.

• Must be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be able to utilize technology and resources efficiently and effectively.

• Must follow infection control standards, policies, and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Ready to Lead an Environment That Feels Like Home?

If you are a hands-on facilities leader who takes pride in safety, service, teamwork, and maintaining a high-quality community, we invite you to apply for the Director of Environmental Services – Hillcrest Highlands at Gretna role.

Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us continue inspiring people to live their best lives through a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.