Environmental Services Director

Job Title: Environmental Services Director
Location: Darien, CT
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: Competitive
Department:  Environmental Services

Summary: The Environmental Services Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the community’s physical plant. S (he) oversees the general operations of maintenance and housekeeping to ensure that the community and resident apartments are maintained in a safe, clean, and comfortable manner. S (he) assumes responsibility for the overall cleanliness, sanitation, safety and organization of the physical plant of the facility. As a Department Head in the community, the Environmental Services Director is also responsible for communication and coordination with maintenance and housekeeping staff including the direct oversight of recruiting, hiring, scheduling, coaching and counseling, and monitoring of performance.

Essential Functions:

• Recruits, hires, and supervises staff in maintenance and housekeeping.
• Provides performance feedback to staff and monitors performance to ensure high quality services are being delivered consistently.
• Maintains department staffing schedule and ensures appropriate staffing coverage daily.
• Performs general maintenance work (light, electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.).
• Aware and knowledgeable of the federal and state laws and regulations regarding assisted living/memory care, including the state’s fire safety code; ensures and maintains regulatory compliance with all such regulations.
• Understand HVAC and can operate and maintain equipment.
• Replenishes and maintains supply levels in work areas.
• Assures all tools, work areas, and equipment are clean, in proper working order, and properly stored.
• Assures that the facility and all equipment are properly maintained for resident comfort and convenience.
• Consistently and routinely maintains and repairs equipment and documents any hazardous conditions.
• Routinely replaces light bulbs, exit lights, room call lights, etc. where needed.
• Conducts daily inspections of buildings, grounds and equipment to determine necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains drawings and plans on file for the community. Maintains a file of manufacturer’s instructions and warranty information on all equipment.
• Supervises safety and fire protection and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment at least weekly.
• Directs staff and residents in the event of a fire or other emergency.
• Assures that personnel follow established safety practices (OSHA) and maintain the organization of the physical plant of the facility.
• Responsible for maintaining the general appearance of the building including but not limited to, assisting and cleaning up after events and general clean up during scheduled shift, arranging furniture on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains a preventative maintenance log on all mechanical systems.
• Oversees and supervises landscape and know removal contractors to ensure quality work.
• Establishes and manages a preventative maintenance schedule.
• Establishes and maintains an effective work-order system.
• Ensures a preventative maintenance log on all mechanical systems is maintained and kept current.
• Keeps track of monthly budget (supplies and purchased services) and works with Executive Director to ensure budget goals are achieved. 
• Monitors and minimizes overtime usage within the department. Develops staffing plans to address overtime concerns as needed. 
• Participates in in-services as required by state regulations and ensures staff in the department is compliant with in-services as well.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
• Responsible for weekly submission of invoices and spend-down report.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensures that all safety rules and regulations are followed at all times.
• Assures that all material safety data sheets (MSDS) are current and properly displayed according to OSHA regulations.
• Follows and promotes all safety standards and practices when performing maintenance service.
• Performs resident emergency call system checks on each resident’s apartment on a routine basis.
• Oversees and implements initiatives from the safety committee.
• Reports and documents all incidents/accidents, regardless of severity, to the Executive Director

Communication:

• Ability to read and write and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to effectively present information on one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.
• Maintains open communication with Executive Director to ensure smooth operation of the community.

Management Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility of staffing for the department.
• Effectively trains and supervises department staff.
• Hires, orients, trains, motivates, counsels, disciplines, and supervises the maintenance and housekeeping staff.
• Ensures staff is aware of and follows policies, procedures, and safely measures.
• Prepares work and time schedules for department employees.
• Conducts regular staff meetings and training sessions to ensure the staff expands its knowledge and expertise.
• Audits performance on an on-going basis.
• Completes performance review for all maintenance and housekeeping associates at least annually.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or greater.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity, in a maintenance plant related position, in building industry and/or housekeeping handling the upkeep, repair and maintenance of electrical, plumbing and structural matters, including HVAC systems.
• Must be knowledgeable as to maintenance & housekeeping practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing maintenance functions in the community.
• Understands the practices surrounding proper handling of biohazardous waste.
• Demonstrate competency in the performance of duties and responsibilities through the utilization of sound judgment and the reporting of unusual problems/conditions to the Executive Director. 
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License, preferable a Commercial Driver’s License. 

Why You'll Love working for Us: 

• Innovative Culture: We are a group of smart, forward-thinking and compassionate pros dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents through service excellence, creative and meaningful programs and continuous innovation.
• HEART: We recognize Humor, Empathy, Autonomy, Respect and Trust as core values that guide our work.
• Growth Opportunities: We promote and foster career development and continuous learning.
• Work-Life Balance: We value autonomy, flexibility and a family-friendly supportive workplace.
• Competitive Comp and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, bonus, health insurance, 401K with match, paid time off, and more. Inspir believes in rewarding top talent and dedication, depending upon years of experience and commitment to the company. Inspir strives for transparency, reviewing pay periodically, to be the industry leader in recruiting talent like you!