Position Summary

Responsible for the planning, direction, coordination, general supervision, budgeting and management of the housekeeping, janitorial, laundry, maintenance, security, and grounds functions within a multi-care level community that includes independent, assisted living, and skilled nursing levels of service in order to ensure efficient and quality operations. Complies with Organizational, Community, and departmental standards as they apply to those functions to assure a sanitary and safe environment. Responsible for compliance with Life Safety Codes and Federal, State and Local regulations.

Essential Duties

• Oversees and assists direct reports in managing work assignments in accordance with established priorities, individual skills, work standards, department and Community needs.
• Responsible for the oversight and management of employees within the department to include hiring, orienting, training, supervising, scheduling, mentoring and evaluating employees.
• Develops implements, regularly evaluates and updates departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and oversees projects, reviews and selects bid proposals and contract services, ensures quality of work performed and adherence to established project specifications.
• Directs waste management procedures, which may include recycling and hazardous materials and infectious waste.
• Directs, develops, monitors, and complies with the annual building operations budget.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a preventative maintenance program in adherence to Organizational standards.
• Serves as the Community Emergency Preparedness Coordinator; assists in maintaining and practicing the Emergency Preparedness plan. Responsible for compliance OSHA requirements as they relate to Building Operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent; some vocational course work in business or trades desirable; Relevant professional certification preferred. (i.e. Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM), Facility Management Administrator (FMA).
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in the environmental services department of a healthcare, skilled nursing, or independent housing community preferred.
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, material and equipment relevant to the department including: laundry and floor care, plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning, painting and landscaping.
• Must possess basic math skills and demonstrate proficiency with applicable software applications.
• Must possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must possess a MVR in good standing in state of operation, with reliable transportation

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Ability to use, or oversee the use of, a variety of hand and power tools necessary to perform mechanical, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and allied building repairs and maintenance work.
• Sits, stands, bends and moves frequently during working hours.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, blood borne pathogens possible.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with residents, family members, visitors frequently

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